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About Dorfman Theatre

The Dorfman Theatre at the National Theatre in London’s South Bank is the smallest and most flexible NT auditorium. With a rectangular space that can rearrange from conventional to traverse and in-the-round formats, it’s designed to adapt to ambitious productions and intimate performances. The theatre’s seating is organized across three levels—Pit, Circle, and Gallery—with the Pit capable of raising, lowering, or folding to create a flat floor for different staging needs. Here’s what to know before you secure your seats.

Located at National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX (Stage Door Avenue entrance), Dorfman Theatre blends accessibility with versatility, making it a favorite for NT productions and touring works alike. When you’re ready to buy, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss service to help you secure your seats quickly and confidently.

Parking is available in the National Theatre basement car park on Upper Ground with paid parking options. For easy access, the closest transport hubs are Waterloo, Southwark, and Embankment stations. After a show, consider nearby dining and lodging options to enhance your theatre experience. The South Bank area offers a range of hotels and restaurants, including Sea Containers/Mondrian London, Bankside Hotel, The Wellington, and The Hoxton Southwark. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner recommendations for convenient stays and dining to complement your theatre night.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: up to 450 seats
  • Address/Location: National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX (Stage Door Avenue entrance)
  • Venue type: smallest and most flexible NT auditorium, rectangular room with Pit/Circle/Gallery levels
  • Seating chart: three levels (Pit, Circle, Gallery); pit seating can be raised/lowered or folded to create flat floor; formats include conventional, traverse, and in-the-round
  • Parking: National Theatre basement car park (Upper Ground) with paid parking
  • Transit: nearest tubes/stations include Waterloo, Southwark, and Embankment
  • Nearby hotels: Sea Containers/Mondrian London, Bankside Hotel, The Wellington, The Hoxton Southwark, etc.
  • Notable events hosted: major National Theatre productions (e.g., The Hard Problem seating redevelopment in 2015) and ongoing NT programming
  • Renamed: formerly Cottesloe Theatre; renamed Dorfman Theatre in 2010 after a £10m donation; not demolished