The National Theatre Tour

The National Theatre is one of Britain’s oldest venues for theater, located in the historical cultural hub of the Southbank Centre. The Southbank of the River Thames has historically been used as a destination for entertainment. Today, it hosts a variety of cultural events and venues. The National Theatre has 3 stages which run plays on a rotating schedule, allowing for up to 8 plays to run during a given season. The company offers a tour of their facilities, which allows visitors to learn not only history about the stages themselves, but also gain access to the backstage area and knowledge about how the theatre produces their shows. You can expect to see a collection of costumes and props, as well as each theatre individually. The guides are knowledgable and happy to answer any questions that participants have. The tickets are about 15 pounds, which is reasonable given the backstage access and vast amount of knowledge shared. A great destination for groups, The National Theatre tour is an interesting tour that is off the radar of many tourists. Highly recommended, this trip is a must for theater buffs and newcomers alike. Unfortunately, no photos were allowed during the tour.