Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists
National Theatre
19 — 26 September 2026
NT rep: 19.30 & 14.15
About the show
The New York Times Critic’s Pick
South Portugal, 2028. Catarina is about to kill her first fascist. It is a rite of passage, steeped in tradition and family lore. A day of celebration, of beauty and death.
But when Catarina refuses to kill the hostage, her decision drives a wedge between the family. As ghosts of the past arise, unresolved questions emerge – what is the price of democracy? Is there room for violence in the fight for a better world?
For a limited, one-week run, acclaimed Portuguese playwright and director Tiago Rodrigues (Director of Festival d’Avignon) brings his compelling play to the National Theatre for its UK premiere.
This confronting, politically-charged production will be performed in its native Portuguese with English surtitles.
For groups of 10 or more Adults, the following discount rates can be applied to the seat prices below:
10-19 people: £6 off
20+ people: £10 off and one free ticket for the group leader
Group Rates
UK State schools: Group tickets at £12 each, plus one teacher at the same price for every 9 pupils.
UK Independent schools: Group tickets at £14 each, plus one teacher at the same price for every 9 pupils.
10+ students aged 19-25 from UK Universities or Higher Education: £17 each plus 1 teacher at the same price, for every 9 students.
Non-UK-based schools or education groups 10+ aged 25 for younger in any form of education £27 or £32 each plus 1 teacher at the same price, for every 9 students.
Available Monday – Thursday
Workshops
A classical acting workshop, exploring how actors work with text as you work towards staging scenes from the play.
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Your Visit
Address:
Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX
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Age recommendation:
Age tbc
Running time:
tbc
Additional Guidance:
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Getting there:
All groups should arrive 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
Nearest Tube: Waterloo, Southwark, Charing Cross
Nearest Station: London Waterloo, London Waterloo East, London Charing Cross
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Coach Parking: Pick-up and drop-off points are available nearby. Coach drivers should visit TFL for more information regarding parking.
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