The Land of the Living at the National’s Dorfman is gripping from the off. The intimate space works in the show’s favour: sharp direction, smart design choices, and performances that feel close enough to touch. It’s tense, darkly funny in places, and keeps you leaning in as the layers peel back. Not every beat lands... there are a couple of stretches that feel a touch drawn out... but the overall effect is potent and genuinely affecting. If you like contemporary drama that gets under your skin without shouting about it, this is well worth your evening.