The Story
National Theatre
27 August — 24 October 2026
NT rep: 19.30 & 14.15
About the show
There’s the truth and then there’s the story
When a white teacher is killed in a black neighbourhood, four journalists race to get the headline – at any cost. But when shocking new evidence pulls them into the dark heart of the case, they are each forced to confront what they’re prepared to risk to tell their version of the truth.
Gripping and adrenaline-fuelled, Tracey Scott Wilson’s seminal newsroom thriller is directed by Clint Dyer (Death of England) with a cast including BAFTA Award-winner Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Ashley Thomas (Hostage), Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black), and Wilf Scolding (Cabaret).
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
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Your Visit
Address:
Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX
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Age recommendation:
Age tbc
Running time:
tbc
Additional Guidance:
tbc
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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