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Royal National Theatre

British  

noun

  1. a theatre complex in London, on the S bank of the Thames (opened 1976). The prefix Royal was added in 1988. It houses the Royal National Theatre Company

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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When McGee studied drama in Belfast 20 years ago, before moving to London and working in the Royal National Theatre, "there was no television industry -- you had to go away," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The Scottish actor trained at Dundee Rep Theatre before moving on to perform with the Royal Lyceum Theatre, the Royal National Theatre and the RSC, where he gained acclaim for playing King Lear.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

Off the screen and on the stage, Gambon was one of the original members of the Royal National Theatre and a leading thespian of his generation alongside the legendary Laurence Olivier.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023

He’s associate director at the Royal National Theatre in London.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2021

This production opts for the Royal National Theatre version of the show, featuring John Caird's revamping of Wheeler's book.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2016

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