Exit the King
Somewhere in Europe the kingdom is disintegrating. It’s the last day of King Bérenger’s life. Queen Marguerite is preparing for the end and Queen Marie is in denial. The King is 400 years old and dying, but he’s clinging on for dear life
This great tragi-comedy is brought to life on the Olivier stage this summer, the first time Eugène Ionesco’s work has been performed at the National Theatre.
Patrick Marber (Three Days in the Country, Hedda Gabler) directs his new version of Exit the King with Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill, A Christmas Carol) in the title role and Indira Varma (Game of Thrones, Man and Superman) as his first Queen.
Olivier Theatre, National Details
Bus routes: (Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68
Night buses: (Waterloo Road) 139, 176, 188, 243, 341, N1, N68, N76, N171, N343
Nearest rail: Waterloo
Tube lines: Waterloo & City, Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee
Nearest tube: Waterloo
Directions
from Waterloo :
(10mins) Follow signs for exits to the South Bank. This should lead you to an underground pedestrian passage called ‘Sutton Walk’ that emerges at the South Bank. Turn right and walk along the river Thames until you see the National Theatre.
Car park: National Theatre, Upper Ground (1min)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Olivier Theatre, National
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Olivier Theatre, National Location
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Exit the King
Olivier Theatre, National, London
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