Cate Blanchett heads up an award winning cast for the world premiere of Benedict Andrews' Electra/Persona at the Lyttleton at National Theatre. A unique adaptation that brings two classic works into one, Andrews takes Sophocles' Greek tragedy Electra and the seminal 1966 Swedish psychological drama film Persona, turning the pair into one searing new piece of theatre. Starring alongside Blanchett are Nina Hoss (Tar) and Ella Lily Hyland (A Thousand Blows), with music by Hildur Gudnadottir (Joker) and further details to be announced.

The National Theatre stages Cloud 9, an early-career masterwork from the celebrated award-winning playwright Caryl Churchill (Top Girls, Serious Money) this year. Directed by the National's associate director Dominic Cooke (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Follies), the revival marks the latest collaboration in a long running professional association between Cooke and Churchill. A trademark, hard-hitting work from Churchill with themes of oppression both colonial and sexual, further details and casting will soon be announced.

Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actor's Guild award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) makes her debut at the National Theatre, leading the cast in Martin Crimp's blistering new version of Molire's greatest comedy, The Misanthrope. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin), Crimp's previous take on the classic originally premiered in 1996 and transported the setting from 17th century Paris to modern-day London, retelling the tale to deal with the shallowness and vanity of contemporary celebrity and bringing critical acclaim on both the West End and in New York. Refreshing and updating it once again, don't miss the return of this brilliant take on a centuries old comedy classic.

The Abbey Theatre Ireland's national theatre is joining forces with the National Theatre of Great Britain for a major new co-production of Tom Murphy's A Whistle in the Dark, directed by the Abbey's Co-Director and Artistic Director, Caitrona McLaughlin. Starring Olivier award-winning Paul Mescal (Normal People, Aftersun), this will be his National Theatre debut. The production will premiere in London before transferring to the Abbey Theatre in 2027.

The magic of Paul Mescal heads to The National's Lyttelton Theatre in 2027 as Rebecca Frecknall directs Arthur Miller's classic work, Death Of A Salesman. With a star-studded cast to boot (Star of Gladiator 2 and Olivier Award Winner Paul Mescal to name a few) this revival is sure to be one of the most talked about events in 2026!