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When this theater, designed by Sir Denys Lasdun, opened in 1976 Londoners weren't all so keen on the low-slung, multilayered Brutalist block. Prince Charles described the building as "a clever way of building a nuclear power station in the middle of London without anyone objecting." But whatever its merits or demerits as a feature on the landscape, the National Theatre's interior spaces are definitely worth a tour. Interspersed with the three theaters—the 1,120-seat Olivier, the 890-seat Lyttelton, and the 300-seat Cottesloe—is a multilayered foyer with exhibitions, bars, and restaurants, and free entertainment. Musicals, classics, and new plays are all performed by top-flight professionals. Some shows offer £12 ticket deals.
- Address: Belvedere Rd., South Bank, London, SE1 9PX | Map It
- Phone: 020/7452-3000 box office; 020/7452-3400 information
- Cost: Tour £8.50
- Hours: Foyer Mon.--Sat. 9:30 am--11 pm; 75-min tour backstage up to 6 times daily weekdays, twice on Sat., often on Sun.
- Website: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
- Tube: Waterloo.
- Location: The South Bank
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