Sat 07 Oct 2017
Thu 12 Jul 2018
Royal National Theatre, South Bank,London, SE1 9PX
Rory Mullarkey creates a new folk tale for an uneasy nation, directed by Lyndsey Turner (Chimerica, Light Shining in Buckinghamshire) and starring John Heffernan (Oppenheimer, Edward II) in the role of George. This play is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Plays Award.A folk tale for an uneasy nation. A village. A dragon. A damsel in distress.Into the story walks George: wandering knight, freedom fighter, enemy of tyrants the world over. One epic battle later and a nation is born.As the village grows into a town, and the town into a city, the myth of Saint George which once brought a people together, threatens to divide them...At the National Theatre from 4 October to 2 December 2017, book your Saint George and The Dragon tickets today!Please note: Age guidance 13+ years
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