Tue 02 Oct 2018
Sat 06 Oct 2018
Royal National Theatre, South Bank,London, SE1 9PX
Patrick Marber (Closer) directs his new version of Exit The King with a cast including Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill, A Christmas Carol) in the title role and Indira Varma (Game of Thrones, Man and Superman) as his first Queen.Somewhere in Europe the kingdom is disintegrating. It’s the last day of King Bérenger’s life. Queen Marguerite is preparing for the end and Queen Marie is in denial. The King is 400 years old and dying, but he’s clinging on for dear life...This great tragi-comedy is brought to life on the Olivier stage this summer. It's the first time Eugène Ionesco’s work has been performed at the National Theatre.At The National Theatre in London until 6 October 2018, book your Exit The King tickets today!Access PerformancesAudio-described performances:- Friday 7 September at 7.30pm- Saturday 8 September at 2pmCaptioned performances:- Thursday 4 October at 7.30pm- Saturday 6 October at 2pm
The Olivier Theatre is the largest of the National's three theatres. It is built in the style of an amphitheatre and has a fan-shaped auditorium.
Map & Directions: National Theatre (Olivier Theatre)
CAPACITY: 1,150
ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets are available in the theatre. Stagetext Captioned performances and audio-described performances are also available on select dates (please check the National Theatre website for more information)
NEAREST TUBE/RAIL STATION: Waterloo
BUSES: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68 and RV1
NEAREST CAR PARKS: National Theatre Car Park