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10 Sept 202610:36 am

Arts & Culture10 Sept 2026 · 10:36 am10:36 am

National Theatre Season to Feature New Play on John Major's Rise to Power

A new play about John Major's rise to power, written by James Graham, will premiere at the National Theatre next year as part of a season focusing on political

10 Sept 20263:13 am

Arts10 Sept 2026 · 3:13 am3:13 am

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National Theatre Announces 2027 Lineup Including 'West Side Story' and John Major Play

The National Theatre will stage eight productions with star-studded casts in 2027, including a revival of 'West Side Story' and a play about John Major.

10 Sept 20263:13 am

Arts10 Sept 2026 · 3:13 am3:13 am

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National Theatre Announces 2027 Slate with 'West Side Story' Revival and John Major Play

The National Theatre's 2027 schedule will feature 18 productions, including a revival of 'West Side Story' and a new play about John Major, with eight world pre

2 Sept 20269:00 pm

Arts2 Sept 2026 · 9:00 pm9:00 pm

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Electra/Persona at National Theatre: Strong Performances Can't Redeem Production

The 'Electra/Persona' production at the National Theatre, starring Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss, receives a mixed review, with strong performances unable to sal

30 Jul 20261:25 pm

theater30 Jul 2026 · 1:25 pm1:25 pm

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National Theatre Blends Sophocles' Electra and Bergman's Persona in New Production

The National Theatre is staging a bold new production, "Electra/Persona," which fuses Sophocles's "Electra" with Ingmar Bergman's "Persona." Directed by Benedic

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