Learn & explore
The National Theatre is for everyone. Discover our range of programmes, events and resources. Get involved at the South Bank in London, across the UK and online.
Whether you’re a teacher or a student, if you’re looking for a career in theatre or a way to express yourself – there is something for everyone.
For most of our children, this was and will probably be a once in a lifetime experience. It broadens their life experience and hopefully will support them to develop a love of the arts and being creative.
Teacher, Icknield Primary School (Luton)
on The Witches schools programme
What can we help with?
Schools
Primary / Secondary / Further Education (FE) / Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND).
Theatreworks: training for business
The National Theatre’s communication skills training for professionals. Offering practical open courses for individuals or bespoke training for organisations.
Discover
From podcasts to resources to teacher packs, there’s lots to explore.
Our funders
The Mohn Westlake Foundation supports nationwide Learning programmes for young people.
The Hearn Foundation is the Principal Funder of the Primary Schools programme.
Nationwide learning is supported by Buffini Chao Foundation, Clore Duffield Foundation, Tim & Sarah Bunting, MFPA Trust Fund for the Training of Disabled Children in the Arts, Behrens Foundation, Marlow Trust, Cleopatra Trust, and The Andor Charitable Trust.
Find out more about supporting our work
More to explore
Archive
Visit the National Theatre’s Archive holding a treasure trove of material.
National Theatre Collection
World class theatre in your classroom – free for all UK state schools.
Theatre Nation Partnerships
Find out how we’re working in partnership across the UK.
News
National Theatre expands its support for schools
We’ve added ten new titles to the NT Collection and are launching a brand new, online resource library for our teaching resources to support creativity in the classroom.
Even coaches need coaches: preparing for TEDx with Theatreworks
Science communicator Jo Browning turned to Theatreworks when she had to deliver a nine-minute presentation at TEDx Basel. Read all about how she found the right coaching for her and the job!
Speak Up Year 1: The Story So Far
Read all about an action-packed first year on our nationwide Speak Up programme – encouraging young people to think, see and bring about change in their communities.