The National Theatre is the largest theatre-producing complex in the world. It stages over 20 productions a year to audiences of more than 600,000 people. Home to a vast range of activity, both on and offstage, we reach people around the world in many way

In order to increase access to the National Theatre for those who are blind or visually impaired, the Access Department employs freelance Audio Describers for each production to describe what is happening onstage during live performances.

Nicholas Hytner takes you around the Cottesloe theatre.

Learn about three very different theatre spaces

Nicholas Hytner talks about the role of Artistic Director

See the Olivier theatre's drum revolve in action

Nicholas Hytner takes you around the Lyttelton theatre

An insight into the flying system of the Olivier theatre

Nicholas Hytner takes you around the Olivier theatre

A description of the giant Olivier drum revolve stage

Peter Hall on Shakespeare and his directing career