Filming and photography
One of London’s most sought-after locations for photoshoots and productions
Your next shoot, sorted
Set on London’s South Bank with panoramic river views and striking Brutalist design, the National Theatre is a sought-after location for major campaigns and award-winning productions.
Proceeds from filming and photography shoots go towards our incredible programme of artistic work.
How to book
To submit an enquiry, please complete the following form and our Business Development team will get back to you by the next working day.
Before you book
To film or photograph commercially at the National Theatre, you will need to provide:
• A copy of your public liability insurance (minimum cover of over £5 million)
• A site-specific risk assessment
• Signed hire agreement with the National Theatre
• Full payment in advance of shoot date, including location fee and staffing costs
• Minimum five working days’ notice
Filming on the premises
Visitors are welcome to take photographs of our building for personal use, but please be mindful of others in and around the building. Commercial and student requests must be submitted to the Business Development team with at least five days’ notice prior to the shoot date. Late requests cannot be accommodated. To discuss your request in further detail, please contact filming@nationaltheatre.org.uk
Unauthorised filming or photography for commercial or editorial use is strictly prohibited. Security staff may ask you to stop and delete content if prior written approval hasn’t been granted.
Student photography
We welcome student photographers under the following conditions:
- One hour maximum shoot time
- Crew of four or fewer
- Must request permission five working days in advance
- No filming without a signed agreement
Contact filming@nationaltheatre.org.uk for more information.
Testimonials
The team at the National Theatre were incredibly helpful and supportive in facilitating our shoot on the terrace. Our director was thrilled with the location and being able to film at such a unique venue was a huge asset to our production. We had some complex scenes involving crowds and stunts, and we were so grateful to Fleur and the entire team for working though the prep and planning so meticulously alongside our crew. We were delighted with the results. – Neon Films, ‘The After’ Dir. Misan Harriman
The National Theatre team was efficient and responsive to deal with, they did exactly what they said they would do, and the location worked well for us. – Sky Arts, Portrait Artist of the Year 2022
I cannot recommend the NT team enough, throughout pre-production the communication was precise and prompt and on set they could not have been more helpful to ensure the day ran smoothly. To be able to capture such an iconic location elevated our story and I look forward to shooting with the team again in the future. – YOU Magazine
It was an absolute pleasure filming at the National Theatre. The team were super helpful throughout the whole processes and made shooting there a dream! Honestly one of the smoothest shoots I’ve ever done. I can’t recommend the National Theatre enough! – ASOS