Backstage Tours at the National offer a unique insight into what goes on behind the scenes in a building which houses three theatres and produces 18 shows per year.
Fascinating historical details and ingenious tricks of the trade are revealed as experienced, entertaining guides brimming with anecdotes and information lead the backstage tours through the National’s three auditoriums and backstage areas.
Backstage Tours also visit the production workshops and paintframe (which are unique amongst London theatres) where sets and props are built and decorated giving visitors the chance to see how dramatic illusions are created using wood, latex and paint.
Tour Times
Mon to Sat at 10.15am, 12.30pm and 5.30pm.
Note: The lunchtime tour starts at the earlier time of 12.15pm on Olivier matinee days.
Length of tour = 75min (approx)
Price = £5 / £4 (concessions) / £13 ( 2 adults & 2 under 18s). (Tour not suitable for children under 7 years of age.)
Advance bookings
Tel : 020 7452 3400 or info@nationaltheatre.org.uk
Address
South Bank
(Next to Waterloo Bridge)
London, SE1 9PX
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