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National Theatre (Olivier)

Address:
(Waterloo) South Bank
London,

BUILT: 1976

SEATING CAPACITY: 1165
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National Theatre (Olivier) History

The Olivier Theatre is the largest of the three theatres at the National. It can accommodate 1,150 people in its fan-shaped auditorium, and 2,000 years of drama on its open stage. Two main tiers of steeply raked seats − flanked by side-banks on a higher level − sweep down to the stage. In spite of its size, the Olivier has a concentrated intimacy. No seat is far from an actor's point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. They can hold the audience within the compass of their eyes.

Shows at the National Theatre (Olivier)

DATES PRODUCTION
7/3/2025 - 8/16/2025 Nye ()
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3/10/2025 - 5/24/2025 Dear England ()
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11/26/2024 - 2/22/2025 Ballet Shoes ()
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10/22/2024 - 11/9/2024 Coriolanus (2024)
11/26/2022 - 1/14/2023 Hex (2022)
2/24/2022 - 4/16/2022 Small Island (2022)
6/27/2019 - 10/8/2019 Peter Gynt (2019)
2/14/2019 - Follies (2019)
11/2/2018 - 1/26/2019 Hadestown (2018)
10/4/2017 - 12/2/2017 Saint George and the Dragon (2017)
8/22/2017 - 11/4/2017 Follies (2017)
5/10/2017 - 7/15/2017 Salome (2017)
2/15/2017 - Twelfth Night (2017)
1/20/2016 - 3/5/2016 As You Like It (2016)
11/14/2012 - 1/22/2013 The Magistrate (2012)
10/4/2012 - 11/7/2012 Damned By Despair (2012)
5/30/2012 - 7/29/2012 Antigone (2012)
4/30/2012 - 5/13/2012 Collaborators (2011)
10/18/2011 - 1/8/2012 13 (2011)
8/31/2011 - 11/9/2011 The Kitchen (2011)
11/6/2010 - 1/23/2011 Fela! (2010)
3/2/2010 - 6/2/2010 London Assurance (2010)
11/11/2009 - 3/28/2010 Nation (2009)
7/1/2004 - 7/1/2004 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (2004)
12/18/2002 - 3/22/2003 Anything Goes (2002)
12/12/2001 - 4/27/2002 South Pacific (2001)
3/15/2001 - 3/15/2001 My Fair Lady (2001)
4/13/1999 - 1/25/2000 Candide (1999)
7/15/1998 - 10/3/1998 Oklahoma! (1998)
12/17/1996 - Guys and Dolls (1996)
9/26/1995 - 8/31/1996 A Little Night Music (1995)
4/27/1989 - 4/27/1989 Ghetto (1989)
4/12/1984 - 9/15/1984 Guys and Dolls (1984)
12/1/1983 - 4/3/1984 Jean Seberg (1983)
3/9/1982 - 3/9/1982 Guys and Dolls (1982)
- 1/27/2024 The Witches (2023)
- The Threepenny Opera (1986)


National Theatre (Olivier) Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in National Theatre (Olivier)?
National Theatre (Olivier)'s current show is Hex which began performances on 11/26/2022.

What when was National Theatre (Olivier) built?
National Theatre (Olivier) was built in 1976.

How many seats does National Theatre (Olivier) have?
National Theatre (Olivier) has 1165 seats.

What were the longest running shows at National Theatre (Olivier)?
My Fair Lady which ran from 3/15/2001 to 8/30/2003, Guys and Dolls which ran from 4/12/1984 to 4/26/1986, Anything Goes which ran from 12/18/2002 to 5/1/2004, Oklahoma! which ran from 7/15/1998 to 6/26/1999 and


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