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The concrete theatre. Without a ticket the foyer and bookshop are enough; the river axis can end here. Next is South Bank Centre — do not also stack the Royal Opera House the same day.
Analysis
Split the exterior of National Theatre from the interior. Foyers day into night; shows follow the ticket. Security queues start outside the door; wear flats. On a day the exterior is free, do not buy the interior just for a photo. Leave via Waterloo.
Best time
45 min before curtain, or afternoon
How to go
Waterloo
Transit
At Waterloo for National Theatre, match the street name before you walk. With luggage, do not change at a deep-stair station. Keep one train before the last one back to the hotel.
Season window
Guard changes, ceremonies and public holidays close roads around National Theatre. Summer noon glare is harsh; winter dusk is early — take the exterior in the morning.
Tips
- · Tickets: Foyers free; shows are ticketed. Plan about 30 minutes.
- · Backstage tours are a separate ticket
- · Large liquids fail security at National Theatre. Coach parties take the pavement; walk in from the side street.
Next stop
Where this line goes next
Walk or one Tube ride to the next stop. Do not rebound.
South Bank Centre
Walk · 6min
Walk
Next is South Bank Centre — do not also stack a Westminster interior, the South Ken three, or a second viewing deck the same day.
Hayward Gallery
Walk · 6min
Walk
Next is Hayward Gallery — do not also stack a Westminster interior, the South Ken three, or a second viewing deck the same day.
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