Play · Off-West End
With its audacious theatricality and razor-sharp wit, Caryl Churchill’s (Top Girls) landmark work continues to challenge how we think about gender, power and the legacies of empire
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Buying advice
How to book
Cloud 9 is at the National Theatre's Lyttelton. An off-peak date saves roughly 14%, with mid-range seats at £51–£72 against £62–£82 at peak.
Day tickets are released on the day from £20, though they aren't guaranteed. Under-30s and students pay from £10, over-60s save on midweek matinees, TodayTix has savings of up to 26%, and groups get the biggest reduction.
In the Lyttelton, the mid-Stalls have the best views; avoid the front rows for a long show, and the rear if the set is tall. Seats run from £25 to £105.
Staying nearby
The nearest hotels to the National Theatre (Lyttelton), for anyone travelling in for a show rather than heading home after it.
- Strand Palaceabout 10 min walk
- The Z Hotel Covent Gardenabout 15 min walk
- citizenM London Banksideabout 15 min walk
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Best deals
Best deals across LondonGeneral standby tickets available. Save up to £20 off selected tickets, available in-person from the Box Office 60 mins before performance. Subject to availability; not available on sold out performances.
Get dealUnder 18s save £20 on tickets. — Tickets priced £40+ are reduced by £20 for Mon-Fri eve & all mat performances. Max 2 per customer, per performance.
Get deal16-25 year olds get tickets for £10 or less. — Aged 16-25? Unlock tickets for £10 and under for any show in the Olivier, Lyttelton, and Dorfman theatres. Book up to two discounted tickets per production (one for you, one for a friend). Proof of age required.
Get dealGroups of 10-19 get £6 off per ticket. Groups of 20+ get £10 off per ticket & 1 free ticket for the group leader. Not valid for previews or Sat performances.
Get dealAll over-60s can save on midweek matinees. Discount price available when selecting seats. Max 2 per customer, per performance.
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Price estimates are taken from the show's official website, and are to be used as a guide only — prices are subject to change at any time.
