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Post by mrnutz on Feb 26, 2024 13:01:23 GMT
If you are an Amex holder, the NT runs free tours every Saturday at 5.15pm. I did it this weekend and it was excellent - lasted 60 mins, went inside one of the theatres (Lyttelton on this occasion), then via the dressing room corridors to the high level walkway from the Dorfman.
The guide (Chelsea) was brilliant and answered every question that came up as we went along.
For the price, it's a no-brainer!
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 27, 2024 10:20:57 GMT
If you are an Amex holder, the NT runs free tours every Saturday at 5.15pm. I did it this weekend and it was excellent - lasted 60 mins, went inside one of the theatres (Lyttelton on this occasion), then via the dressing room corridors to the high level walkway from the Dorfman. The guide (Chelsea) was brilliant and answered every question that came up as we went along. For the price, it's a no-brainer! Where do you sign up? |
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Post by mrnutz on Feb 27, 2024 10:34:19 GMT
If you are an Amex holder, the NT runs free tours every Saturday at 5.15pm. I did it this weekend and it was excellent - lasted 60 mins, went inside one of the theatres (Lyttelton on this occasion), then via the dressing room corridors to the high level walkway from the Dorfman. The guide (Chelsea) was brilliant and answered every question that came up as we went along. For the price, it's a no-brainer! Where do you sign up? The booking link changes depending on the month, but if you go to this page and scroll down to 'Behind the Scenes' you'll find it - www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/amex/ |
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Post by happysooz2 on Feb 27, 2024 10:58:47 GMT
Thanks for the tip, looks great. Was it very busy?
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Post by mrnutz on Feb 27, 2024 11:00:47 GMT
Thanks for the tip, looks great. Was it very busy? No, the numbers are capped - I'd estimate there were around 15 people in the group. |
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Post by mkb on Feb 27, 2024 13:05:24 GMT
Sounds the same as the public tour I did for a fee a few years ago. Yes, it's worth doing, but does leave you wanting to see more. They should do a follow-up tour that covers other bits of the building.
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Post by mrnutz on Feb 27, 2024 15:13:38 GMT
Sounds the same as the public tour I did for a fee a few years ago. Yes, it's worth doing, but does leave you wanting to see more. They should do a follow-up tour that covers other bits of the building. Apparently the paid version is an extra 15 mins and includes a visit to at least one additional auditorium, but I agree - a more extensive, in-depth version would be great. |
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