National Theatre at Home
Watch our shows anytime, anywhere, using our streaming service National Theatre at Home.
Unmissable theatre, whenever you want it.
With National Theatre at Home, you can stream incredible British theatre anytime, anywhere.
Watch world class plays from the comfort of your home. With new plays added every month you can stream brand new productions straight from the National Theatre stages or delve into the treasure trove of classics.
All recordings are captioned with optional subtitles, while many also offer audio description and a selection offer British Sign Language.
Subscribe for unlimited access from £9.99 per month or pay for a single play.
Browse National Theatre at Home
Watch at home or on-the-go, on any internet browser or through the National Theatre at Home app, available on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV.
Get up close to all the twists and turns, laughter and heart break with some of the biggest names of stage and screen.
Stream our weekend pick
Each week enjoy a handpicked play in our weekend watch spotlight – from comedies to dramas there’s something for everyone.
Now streaming
Fleabag
Phaedra
The Corn is Green
The Little Big Things: A New Musical
Constellations
Kin
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Get 12 months for the price of 10
Save when you subscribe annually, and enjoy a whole year for just £99.99
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We believe theatre is best when it’s shared. Gift an annual subscription to your loved one to entertain them for a whole year.
Sponsors
Bloomberg Philanthropies is the Headline Sponsor of National Theatre at Home.
National Theatre at Home is also supported by The Linbury Trust and Sidney E Frank Foundation.
Preferred Payment Partner of the National Theatre
Frequently asked Questions
How much does National Theatre at Home Cost?
You can choose to subscribe by the month, year or just rent a single play.
Subscription
- Monthly subscription £9.98 / US$12.99 + tax
- Annual subscription £99.98 / US$129.99 + tax – 12 months for the price of 10.
Rent
- National Theatre Archive play recording £5.99 / US$7.99 + tax
- National Theatre Live play recording £7.99 / US$9.99 + tax
Other international currencies available, please visit the check-out pages on ntathome.com for pricing in your country.
What titles are available to stream
For a text list of all titles on NT at Home (for individual home use only), National Theatre Collection (for schools), and other services, visit our National Theatre Streaming page.
What countries is National Theatre at Home available in?
National Theatre at Home is available to watch worldwide. However, some titles may not be available in your country due to rights restrictions.
How do I rent a single play?
Follow these easy steps to rent a play for 3 days from National Theatre at Home:
- Visit ntathome.com/products
- Choose the single play you want to rent.
- Create an account by entering your email and setting a password.
- Enter a payment method. You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, & American Express credit & debit cards.
Unfortunately, you cannot pay by PayPal at this time - If you have any problems, please visit the Vimeo Help Centre.
That’s it! Enjoy watching National Theatre at Home.
How do I subscribe?
Follow these easy steps to subscribe and start watching National Theatre at Home today:
- Visit ntahome.com/checkout/subscribe
- Choose the subscription option that is right for you
Monthly subscribers will be charged each month for full access to the platform. And you can cancel anytime.
Annual subscribers will only be charged once and will enjoy full access to the platform for 12 months for the price of 10. - Create an account by entering your email and setting a password.
- Enter a payment method. You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, & American Express credit & debit cards. Unfortunately, you cannot pay by PayPal at this time
- If you have any problems, please visit the Vimeo Help Centre.
That’s it! Enjoy watching National Theatre at Home.
What's the difference between subscribing and renting?
You can choose to subscribe month-by-month, or annually, and you can cancel anytime.
If you rent a single play, you will get access to this play only, and have three days (72-hours) to finish watching it once you click the play button. Make sure you finish it within this window as there are no extensions once the 72-hour period ends.
How long can I rent a play for?
Once you have purchased the play, you will receive an email confirmation. When you press play to start the play you have rented, you have three days (72 hours) from this point to finish watching.
At the end of the third day, after 72 hours, you will no longer have access to the play. Remember when you started your play to make sure you get to watch the play in full and don’t miss out!
If you subscribe to National Theatre at Home, you can watch our available catalogue of plays whenever you want, with no time restrictions.
Can I redeem my National Theatre credit on National Theatre at Home?
Please go to the National Theatre Help Centre for more information on how you can use your vouchers.
Can schools use National Theatre at Home in the classroom?
However, the good news is we already have a streaming service for schools and educational institutions called National Theatre Collection. Its programme is curated for learning, and it includes full play recordings and supporting educational resources that can be accessed worldwide.
You can find out more here.
How do I watch on my TV?
There are a few different ways you can watch our plays on your TV or Smart TV, depending on your set up at home. You can use our TV app, cast via Chromecast or Airplay with Apple devices, or you can use a HDMI cable.
Visit the Vimeo help centre for more information on how to watch our plays on your TV.
How do I unsubscribe and cancel a subscription?
The steps to cancel your National Theatre at Home subscription will depend on how you signed up
- If you signed up within an Apple iOS or Apple TV app, follow the steps here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039
- If you signed up within a Google Play or Android app, follow the steps here: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7018481
- If you signed up within the Roku channel, follow the steps here: https://support.roku.com/article/208756478-how-do-i-manage-or-cancel-a-subscription
- If you signed up with Amazon, follow the steps here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GDT2SXJJ7K49JKYE
If you signed up on the National Theatre at Home website, you can cancel your subscription by logging into your account and following the steps below:
- Click on your circular profile icon in the top right corner of the screen and select ‘manage subscription’.
- Choose to cancel instead of one of the pause options if you do not want to be charged again.
- Finally, confirm the choice to cancel.
When you cancel, you will receive an email confirmation. When you cancel your subscription, video access will exist until the next charging cycle, but you will not be charged further.
Please note: If you signed up and paid on the website, you can only cancel via the website (and not via apps).
Do the plays have captions?
All of our plays and video content on National Theatre at Home are captioned with optional subtitles.
For more information about how to turn on captions, please visit the Vimeo Help Centre.
Do any plays have audio description?
Do any plays have BSL?
A selection of plays offer British Sign Language.
You can find more information about our BSL offer on the National Theatre at Home website.
Please note: National Theatre at Home is for individual personal use only. Using the platform for any kind of public screening is against our terms of service. More information.