Play · Off-West End
Samira
Set in 2011 Damascus, Samira follows a charismatic woman at the heart of a protest movement, sharing events as they unfold until her sudden disappearance. A new play by Carmen Nasr, it is directed by Emily Burns and stars May Calamawy (Moon Knight), Joshua McGuire (Anatomy of a Scandal), and Sirine Saba (Phaedra).
Buying advice
How to book
Preview performances are cheaper from £20.
Ways to pay less
The best value is a preview performance from £20, available from 4-9 February 2027. Otherwise, an off-peak date is an easy saving, with mid-range seats at £52 against £59 on peak dates. If you are happy to gamble, day tickets are available 60 minutes before the performance, saving up to £20, though a seat is not guaranteed. Over 60s save £20 on midweek matinees for £68 and £52 tickets. The biggest saving is for 16-18 year olds, who pay from £5.
Deals9
Best deals across LondonEvery current deal we track for Samira, checked daily. Last checked 13 November.
Save up to £20 on selected tickets, in person at the Box Office 60 minutes before the performance. Not on sold-out performances.
Every Friday at 1pm the National releases £10 tickets for the following week's performances. The booking link appears on the Friday Rush page between 12.45pm and 1pm; join the waiting room before 1pm and you get a random queue number. Orders of only Friday Rush tickets have no £4 booking fee.
- Preview4 Feb – 9 Feb
Tickets from £20, £30, £41, £51 for performances from 4-9 Feb 2027.
- Young
Tickets are £5 for ages 16-18 and £10 for ages 19-25 when released in batches on some dates. Maximum two per production (one for you, one for another 16-25-year-old). Proof of age required.
Over 60s save £20 on £68 and £52 tickets for midweek matinee performances.
- Family
Under 18s get £20 off tickets priced £40 and above for Monday to Friday evenings and all matinees, two per customer per performance.
Reduced standby tickets at £30, £25 or £20 are sold in person at the Box Office 60 minutes before the performance, for students, Stage Pass holders, SOLT and theatre union members, and the unemployed. Valid ID required, one ticket per ID. Not on sold-out performances.
State schools and SEND groups pay £10 and independent schools £12, with one teacher at the same price per nine pupils, in term time. Olivier and Lyttelton Monday to Thursday, Dorfman Monday and Tuesday.
- Other
Across the year, 25% of tickets at the National Theatre are priced at £30 or under. These are in high demand, may be limited to two per customer and may offer a restricted view.
Pricing
+13% peak surcharge (mid-range seats)Peak
Weekends & holidays| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £78 | £78 |
| Mid-range | £59 | £59 |
| Budget | £47 | £25 |
Off-peak
Mid-week| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £68 | £68 |
| Mid-range | £52 | £52 |
| Budget | £38 | £20 |
Prices are taken from the show's official website and are a guide only — they change without notice.
Seating
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