| Description | Press release with following headlines: Nicholas Hytner directs Zoë Wanamaker and Simon Russell Beale in Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' (the first production in The Shell Series: Classic Drama at the National Theatre). Noël Coward's 'Present Laughter' is revived by Howard Davies, with Alex Jennings as Garry Essendine. 'War Horse' based on Michael Morpurgo's novel, opens in the Olivier, directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris. Two plays for teenagers, 'Chatroom' by Enda Walsh and 'Citizenship' by Mark Ravenhill, tour the UK. The centenary of Laurence Olivier, the NT's first Director, is celebrated. Platforms, exhibitions and publications. Lists production sponsors, audio-described and sign language interpreted performances as well as the repertoire. |