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The Land of the Living


Dorfman Theatre, the National Theatre

Lambeth, London SE1 9PX 020 3989 5455

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Previews from 9th September, opens 18th September 2025. Ends 1st November 2025.
Audio described performances: 11th October 2025 at 2.30pm (touch tour 1pm), 30th October 2025 at 7.30pm (touch tour 6pm)
Captioned performances: 4th October 2025 at 2.30pm, 16th October 2025 at 6.30pm, 29th October 2025 at 7.30pm
Relaxed performance: 20th October 2025 at 7.30pm
Smart Glasses are not available for this production.

Ruth works for the UN. In 1945 she looks after displaced Thomas from Eastern Europe, deciding whether to find his parents or make other arrangements. 1990, London, Thomas finds her and questions her actions.

A David Lan play, directed by Stephen Daldry.

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The monkey advises checking performance times on your tickets and that performances are happening as scheduled, before travelling.

Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm (7pm on 18th September 2025, 6.30pm on 30th September, 7th October, 16th October and 23rd October 2025)
Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm (first 2.30pm performance is on 20th September 2025)

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS / "BUY OR AVOID" SEAT GUIDE

Theatres use "dynamic pricing." Seat prices change according to demand for a particular performance. Prices below were compiled as booking originally opened. Current prices are advised at time of enquiry.

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