Backstage Tours
Go backstage at Britain’s largest theatre complex and discover the secrets behind bringing our productions to the stage.
Get exclusive access to unseen parts of the building on a tour led by experienced and enthusiastic NT guides.
- Discover the history of the iconic building
- Visit the three auditoriums and their backstage areas
- See the workshops where sets and props are created
Watch a Visit London video about NT Backstage Tours.
Tours run up to 6 times a day Monday to Friday, twice on Saturday and once on a Sunday.
Times: 10.15, 10.30, 12.15, 12.30, 17.15, 17.30
Each tour lasts about 1hr 15mins.
Tickets
£5.90 individuals
£4.90 concessions
£12.70 (2 adults & 2 under 18s)
(Although there is no VAT on NT theatre tickets, because we are a charity and culturally exempt, we have recently reduced backstage tours in line with the VAT cuts.)
Book tickets online
Book by phone on 020 7452 3400
Book at the Information Desk in the main foyer
For further information e-mail info@nationaltheatre.org.uk
'Fascinating and informative' Time Out
'An eye-opener' Daily Telegraph
Read a Time Out feature on Backstage Tours, January 2007
It's not just journalists who enthuse about NT Backstage Tours. Every year more than 20,000 people from all over the world enjoy the unique experience of a backstage tour at the National – and they all come away with a lasting impression:
‘A one-of-a-kind opportunity to view the inner workings of an international treasure, the National Theatre.’
'It was the highlight of our trip to London'
'A relaxed and enthralling experience'
'A talking point amongst family and friends for days afterwards'
