CULTURE
Some Woman at the National Theatre: London visitor guide
Anne-Marie Duff leads Helen Edmundson’s new drama at the National Theatre, directed by Blanche McIntyre.
- Run
- 7 October–21 November 2026
- Venue
- Dorfman Theatre
- Area
- South Bank

Why shortlist it
Julie Robson has become accustomed to being overlooked.
An encounter at a station changes that, prompting her to speak up. This production pairs an intimate personal starting point with questions about whose voice is heard.
Choose it for a contemporary spoken-drama evening rather than a musical.
Choose a performance
Published access dates include an audio-described matinee on 24 October, a captioned evening on 29 October and a relaxed performance on 19 November.
Select the actual assisted performance you need; those features do not apply to every show. Running time was not confirmed in the checked access listing.
Plan the rest of the visit
Keep your booking confirmation handy and check which National Theatre auditorium you are attending.
Arrange food before the performance with a comfortable entry buffer; avoid a tightly timed reservation afterwards without a confirmed finish. If your group needs specific seating or assistance, resolve that before selecting ordinary tickets.
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Prepare for the experience
A little context and practical checking make a cultural visit substantially better.
Programme
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Access
Confirm timed entry, bag rules, photography and accessibility.
Depth
Choose one theme or work to explore rather than rushing everything.
Neighbourhood
Add one nearby stop instead of crossing London again.
