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Following its run at the National Theatre in autumn 2025, Hamlet starring Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) will be released in cinemas nationwide in January 2026. Read my review of Robert Hastie 's production, captured from the National's Lyttelton stage for NT Live , below. NT Live: Hamlet ★★★☆☆ Filmed at the Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, London for NT Live Robert Hastie 's production of Hamlet for the National Theatre is ambitious with its bold, m

Debuting in Scotland's theatres in 2024, David Ireland 's play The Fifth Step , produced by the National Theatre of Scotland , transferred to London's West End for an eleven-week run in summer 2025. It was during this time in London that the show was captured live for National Theatre Live . The filmed performance will be shown in cinemas across the globe from 27th November 2025. Read my review of NT Live's The Fifth Step below. Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman in the Fifth St

The globally acclaimed play Prima Facie , starring Jodie Comer is announced to play at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh for its only Scottish tour dates. Find out more below! Prima Facie UK tour announced with Jodie Comer reprising her award-winning role Suzie Miller's award-winning play Prima Facie is to embark on UK & Ireland Tour with Emmy, Bafta, Tony & Olivier Winning Jodie Comer returning to the play. The full UK tour dates can be found here. Prima Facie comes to

The Fifth Step, National Theatre of Scotland, David Ireland, Jack Lowden, Sean Gilder, Finn den Hertog

Good the play review, David Tennant, Harold Pinter Theatre, London, NT Live, National Theatre

Lisa in the Theatre's favourite plays and drama of 2022. Inc A Very Expensive Poison by Lucy Prebble at RCS and Jodie Comer in Prima Facie.

Mayerling by Kenneth McMillan, Royal Ballet review, Live from the Royal Opera House, London 2022.

Prima Facie review, Jodie Comer, London, NT Live, National Theatre Live.