Man and Boy
Jazz, Broadway and the Great Depression. In 1930s New York City, international financier Gregor Antonescu’s luck has finally run out. As news of a catastrophic business deal ripples across the world, he flees to the apartment of his estranged son Basil.
Truths are uncovered and relationships are tested as Gregor gets down to business to save his reputation and keep his empire from collapse.
In his National Theatre debut, director Anthony Lau (The Crucible) brings a sharp contemporary edge to Terence Rattigan’s tale of paternity and corruption, with Ben Daniels (The Normal Heart) and Laurie Kynaston (Long Day’s Journey Into Night) playing father and son.
Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Sat 7th February 2026 until Sat 14th March 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
7.15pm
Thu
-
Fri
-
Sat
7.15pm
Sun
-
Dorfman - National Theatre Details
Nearest rail: Waterloo
Tube lines: Northern, Bakerloo, Jubliee, District And Circle
Nearest tube: Waterloo, Southwark, Embankment
Directions
from Waterloo, Southwark, Embankment :
Car park: National Theatre basement, accessed from Upper Ground Opening times: 6am to 12 midnight (Mon – Fri) and 7am to 12 midnight (Sat and Sun)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Dorfman - National Theatre
Bar
Disabled toilets
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Dorfman - National Theatre Location
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Man and Boy
Dorfman - National Theatre, Ground South Bank, London
Running until: Sat 14th March 2026