National Theatre Live – The Audience
Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6 QY
Friday 24th April 2026
NT Live Encore | Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Book now to avoid disappointment...
National Theatre Live present...
The Audience
by Peter Morgan
directed by Stephen Daldry
Returning for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.
For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.
Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play that was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.
Certificate 12a | Running time Approx. 149 minutes
National Theatre Live - the best of British theatre.
On a screen near you - at Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
TICKET PRICES
Standard - Adult Ticket (25+) £14
Young Person (Under 25) £12
Concession by conscience £12
Please note all seating is standard, un-reserved bench and back-rest seating (lovely cushions are provided).
ACCESS
Wheelchair spaces are available and we’ll always do our very best to accommodate other access needs. The more we know and understand in advance, the better support we’ll be able to put in place. We also offer Supported Visits where possible – whereby our Access & Pastoral Lead can offer additional input and information – this may include things such as visual guides, familiarisation tours, seat reservation etc; to make your visit to us as comfortable as possible. For further details please email [email protected]
Book now to avoid disappointment...
National Theatre Live present...
The Audience
by Peter Morgan
directed by Stephen Daldry
Returning for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.
For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.
Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play that was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.
Certificate 12a | Running time Approx. 149 minutes
National Theatre Live - the best of British theatre.
On a screen near you - at Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
TICKET PRICES
Standard - Adult Ticket (25+) £14
Young Person (Under 25) £12
Concession by conscience £12
Please note all seating is standard, un-reserved bench and back-rest seating (lovely cushions are provided).
ACCESS
Wheelchair spaces are available and we’ll always do our very best to accommodate other access needs. The more we know and understand in advance, the better support we’ll be able to put in place. We also offer Supported Visits where possible – whereby our Access & Pastoral Lead can offer additional input and information – this may include things such as visual guides, familiarisation tours, seat reservation etc; to make your visit to us as comfortable as possible. For further details please email [email protected]
