The Story tickets
About The Story
When a white teacher is killed in a black neighbourhood, four journalists race to get the headline – at any cost. But when shocking new evidence pulls them into the dark heart of the case, they are each forced to confront what they’re prepared to risk to tell their version of the truth.
Gripping and adrenaline-fuelled, Tracey Scott Wilson’s seminal newsroom thriller is directed by Clint Dyer (Death of England) with a cast including BAFTA Award-winner Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Ashley Thomas (MOBO Award- winner, Bashy), Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black), and Wilf Scolding (Cabaret).
For assisted performances, please book directly through the National Theatre.
Run time
2hr 50min. Incl Interval.
Venue
Categories
Start date
27th August, 2026
End date
24th October, 2026
“Gripping twists and thought-provoking racial truths collide”
A Twisting Tale of Truth and Race
Audiences are overwhelmingly captivated by this propulsive drama exploring race, journalism and the slippery nature of truth. The stellar cast, particularly Letitia Wright and Lorraine Toussaint, deli...
What It Feels Like
- Edge-of-seat tension
- Thought-provoking
- Powerfully relevant
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy fast-paced newsroom dramas with unexpected twists
- You appreciate theatre that tackles race, media and identity
- You relish productions that leave you pondering long after
An emotional, fast paced play full of surprises. Has you on the edge on your set with fantastic staging, taking you in and out of different conversations and moods. You leave with many questions which sparks the imagination. Very well acted and believable
Going to the National is always a treat! The Story had me totally submerged as soon as it was curtain up. The pacing was brilliant with the juxtaposition of story telling and different prospectives. The characters were loveable, interesting and floured. The cast were chefs kiss and I was kept in the edge of my seat. Still blown away by the closing scene, it stuck with me. We highlight recommend if it’s comes back. Stellar performance!!
Thrilling story, really engaging. The set design and some of the directorial choices felt a bit like a GCSE Drama play. Great seats at National Theatre as always
Important information
This production contains flashing lights, haze, loud noises and strong language. It also includes themes of racism, discrimination, violence and injury, and references to death.
The Story cast and creative team
By: Tracey Scott Wilson
Director: Clint Dyer
Cast list: Letitia Wright, Ashley Thomas, Lorraine Toussaint, Wilf Scolding
Sets: Anna Fleischle
Costumes: Natalie Pryce
Lighting: Paul Anderson
Sound: Benjamin Grant
Venue
Olivier Theatre
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 139, 176, 188, 243, 341, N1, N68, N76, N171, N343
Car park: National Theatre, Upper Ground (1min)
Directions from tube: (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.
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