The ceremony marked a high point and one of great promise in the long running campaign to found a national theatre. Shaw had actively supported the movement from its earliest days after Harley Granville Barker and William Archer had collaborated to publish in 1904 'A National Theatre: Scheme and Estimates.' Shaw, as much a provocateur off the stage as on, would later write up his speech for the occasion as a letter to the editor of the Daily Telegraph and Morning Post, 13 June 1938.The National Theatre is one of the UK’s foremost venues for contemporary and classic theatre and the scene of some the greatest performances of all time from some of world’s most famous actors and actresses.
It is situated on the South Bank close to Royal Festival Hall and the Hayward Gallery, National Theatre Toursrun several times a day and last about 75 minutes. All National Theatre Tours end with a visit to see the theatre at work, including on-site scenic workshops.
Normally entry fare of The National Theatre Backstage for Adult is £7.00 and for the child is £6.00, The Opening time of tour is as Tours run several times per day, Monday-Saturday, and last about 75 minutes. As we are a working theatre, times may vary. It is closed on 24 & 25 December. You can buy “London Pass” and visit 71 Attractions in London instead of buying tickets at each attraction. It can save your time and energy.
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