Play · Off-West End
Suddenly Last Summer
Tennessee Williams' gripping play, Suddenly Last Summer, tells the haunting tale of Violet Venable, who seeks to protect her late son Sebastian's reputation, while her niece Catharine recounts a different, challenging version of last summer's events. Directed by Michael Grandage, the production stars Emma Corrin (The Crown) and Harriet Walter (The House of Bernarda Alba) as a young doctor must decide whose truth to believe.
Buying advice
How to book
Preview performances are cheaper from £25.
Ways to pay less
The best value is a preview performance from £25, available for dates between 19-24 Feb. Beyond that, an off-peak date is an easy saving, with mid-range seats running £65–£85 against £72–£92 on peak dates. If you're happy to gamble, general standby tickets can save you up to £20 on the day, or reduced standby tickets from £20 for students and unemployed, though a seat is not guaranteed. 25% of tickets are priced at £30 or under across the year, but these may offer a restricted view. 16–18-year-olds pay from £5, and groups of 10 or more get the biggest reduction.
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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.
- Preview19 Feb – 24 Feb
Preview prices of £25, £36, £50, £66 and £82 for performances 19-24 Feb, compared with £30-£120 standard prices.
- 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.
Save £20 on £85 and £65 tickets for midweek matinee performances. Limited to two tickets per customer, per performance. Select discount when booking online.
- 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.
- Group
Groups of 10-19 adults get £6 off per ticket, and groups of 20+ get £10 off and one free ticket for the group leader. It applies to selected seat prices for each show, listed on the page. Not for reduced-price previews or Saturday performances. Book on 020 7452 3010, 11am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.
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
+8% peak surcharge (mid-range seats)Peak
Weekends & holidays| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £120 | £120 |
| Mid-range | £92 | £72 |
| Budget | £50 | £30 |
Off-peak
Mid-week| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £110 | £110 |
| Mid-range | £85 | £65 |
| Budget | £42 | £30 |
Prices are taken from the show's official website and are a guide only — they change without notice.
Seating
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