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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

She joined the Royal National Theatre the following year, and went on to serve as an artistic associate to Sir Mark at Shakespeare's Globe theatre in the capital.

From BBC Jan. 18, 2025

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

From Washington Post Apr. 8, 2021

The play opened at London’s Royal National Theatre to largely positive reviews in 2018.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 17, 2020

Kramer is perhaps best remembered for "The Normal Heart," which was chosen as one the 100 best plays of the 20th century by the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain.

From Salon May 27, 2020

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