Royal National Theatre, Theatre company at South Bank, London, England
The Royal National Theatre is a theatre company at South Bank in London and operates within a building that holds three separate auditoriums. The largest space seats over a thousand people, while the two smaller halls host classic and experimental productions.
The company formed in 1963 under the direction of Laurence Olivier and performed initially at the Old Vic in central London. The ensemble moved into its purpose-built South Bank home in 1976.
The venue has carried the Royal title since 1988 and serves as a major stage for contemporary drama in Britain. Many productions develop in collaboration with new writers and bring plays to their first performance.
The stage releases reduced-price tickets weekly through its website, with evening performances generally starting around 7 PM. The venue sits directly beside the Thames and is within walking distance from surrounding underground and rail stations.
The company has broadcast selected performances live to cinemas worldwide since 2009. These transmissions now reach venues in over 60 countries and make London productions accessible to a global audience.
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