Forthcoming Events
Venue: The National Theatre, Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX
Price: £16 (plus companion at same price) or £15 for Travelex shows (plus companion at same price)
Book online: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk (captioned-performances)
Each season we have at least two captioned performances of every production at the National Theatre. This season includes: Pinocchio, Follies, Jane Eyre and Angels in America, to name a few. To find out more about what we have on for you this season visit: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/access
- Free synopsis available to all bookers
- Infrared audio headsets and personal neck loops available
- Script-lending service
- Assistance dogs are welcome and can be taken into the auditoriums
- Contego wireless audio amplification available on Backstage Tours
- Free parking in the NT car park for Blue Badge holder attending performances
Dates:
- BSL Interpreted: THU 23 APR 2026
- Captioned: FRI 24 APR 2026
Times: 7.30
Venue: Stratford East
Price: From £10
More info and booking: bit.ly/SE_ChoirBoy
From Academy Award-winning writer Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, The Brother/ Sister Plays), comes this exhilarating and tender coming of age story. Nancy Medina’s celebrated production premiered at Bristol Old Vic in 2023 and won three Black British Theatre Awards including Best Production and Best Director.
Pharus is a confident and gifted singer who has earned his position as soloist. But when his pride is sullied by one of his peers, he falters… what does it mean to be a young, Black, queer man – and to be one at the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys?
We’re sent on an electrifying journey through the growing pains of humanity as, together, the boys navigate spirituality, sexuality, race, identity, and brotherhood in their journey to becoming men. Threaded throughout with soul-stirring a cappella gospel hymns and spirituals, this beautiful, joyous play rejoices in all that it means to march to your own drum.
Presented by Stratford East.
Originally produced by Bristol Old Vic
Dates:
- Captioned: THU 18 JUN, 7.30PM
- BSL Interpreted: FRI 19 JUN, 7.30PM
- Audio Described: SAT 20 JUN, 2.30PM
- Relaxed Environment: MON 25 MAY, 7.30PM
Venue: Stratford East
Price: From £10
More info and booking: bit.ly/SE_THTC
“You can get it if you really want.”
Based on the cult classic film that brought reggae to the world, THE HARDER THEY COME tells the story of Ivan, an aspiring singer who arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, determined to live out his dreams on his own terms and make it as a music superstar.
After cutting a record deal with a manipulative music mogul, Ivan learns that the game is rigged and becomes increasingly defiant. As his star rises, he finds himself topping the charts and the most-wanted list of criminals.
This unmissable show transports audiences to 1970s Jamaica and asks us the question: “What is the personal cost of fighting against systemic injustice?”
This staging of the seminal film features a sensational soundtrack with brand new songs plus many of Jimmy Cliff’s hits including “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and “Many Rivers to Cross”.
The UK premiere adapted for the stage by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) and directed by Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia (Tambo & Bones, Skeleton Crew) sold out last year.
Based upon the film, produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone.
Presented by Stratford East in association with Washington Square Films, Joshua Blum & Bruce Miller.
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