Some Woman Tickets at the National Theatre's Dorfman
Anne-Marie Duff plays Julie Robson in Some Woman, a new play by Helen Edmundson at the National Theatre, directed by Blanche McIntyre. Below: who it suits, what tickets cost, the dates including four earlier 6:30pm starts, where to sit in a theatre that changes shape for every show, and the cast.
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Who's Some Woman For?
- Anyone who has watched Anne-Marie Duff in Bad Sisters and wants to see her on stage, a few rows away, in a theatre this size.
- People who like new writing. Edmundson wrote the National's Small Island.
- Regulars at the National looking for the Dorfman's autumn play.
- Not for you if strong, misogynistic language or references to sexual assault and suicide are things you would rather avoid on a night out. The National lists both.
What Tickets Cost
It is nearly sold out with us. We have seats on only a handful of dates, from around £55, so call us on 020 7193 9050 and we will tell you what is left and when. The National's prices can change with demand.
About Some Woman at the Dorfman
It is a world premiere, with previews from 7 October and a seven-week run. It is Edmundson's new play for the National, and it has received an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award.
The Dorfman is the smallest of the National's three theatres. With the audience on three levels close around the stage, you are never far from Duff.
What's Some Woman About?
Julie Robson is used to being overlooked, at work, at home and everywhere in between. Then an encounter on a station platform goes wrong, everyone's attention turns to her, and she decides to take a stand.
The National warns that it contains strong and misogynistic language, and references to violence, sexual assault, suicide, disordered eating and themes of mental illness.
Performance Schedule
Evening performances start at 7:30pm and matinees at 2:30pm. Four evenings start an hour earlier, at 6:30pm:
| Date | Start |
|---|---|
| Thursday 22 October | 6:30pm |
| Tuesday 3 November | 6:30pm |
| Thursday 12 November | 6:30pm |
| Tuesday 17 November | 6:30pm |
Previews run from 7 to 12 October, and the last performance is Saturday 21 November. Pick your date on the booking calendar and we will show you every performance with seats left.
Best Seats for Some Woman
The Dorfman's seating is rebuilt for almost every production, and the layout for Some Woman has not been published yet. Until it is, we can tell you how the building works but not which seats suit this play. See how the Dorfman's seating works for the general picture, and ring us for the seats on sale on your date.
Cast and Creative Team
Anne-Marie Duff plays Julie Robson. The rest of the company is Grace Doherty, Ioanna Kimbook, Tobi King-Bakare, Tom McCall, Daniel Millar, Hannah Onslow, Geoffrey Streatfeild and Stephen Wight.
Written by Helen Edmundson, directed by Blanche McIntyre.
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Dates & tickets
FAQs
7 October to 21 November 2026.
Anne-Marie Duff plays Julie Robson, with eight other actors. The National has not yet said who they play.
About 1 hour 50 minutes, straight through with no interval. You are out at about 9:20pm after a 7:30pm start, 8:20pm after a 6:30pm one, and 4:20pm after a 2:30pm matinee.
The National gives no age guidance for this production. Its general rule applies: no under-4s in the auditorium, and under-13s must come with an adult. Check the content warnings above before booking for a teenager.
The National says latecomers may not be admitted, and with no interval there is no break to let you in later, so if you are late you may miss the whole performance. The Dorfman has its own entrance round the side of the building, so allow for it.
The National describes it as a new play and says nothing about it being based on real events.
We have seats on only a handful of dates, from around £55, with all-in pricing. Call 020 7193 9050 and we will tell you what is left.
Nobody can say yet, because the layout for this production is not out. The Pit is closest to the stage and the Gallery is cheapest; ask us when you book and we will tell you what is on sale.
Inside the National Theatre on the South Bank, with its own door on the east side of the building. Waterloo is the nearest station.
Yes: captioned, BSL, audio described and relaxed. The dates are on the Venue and Travel tab.
Where to Sit
The layout for Some Woman has not been announced. The Dorfman has no fixed seating plan: the floor seats rise, drop or disappear from one production to the next, so seat advice from a previous show may not apply.
What stays put is the three levels. The Pit is the floor, closest to the stage. The Circle runs round three sides at foyer level. The Gallery is the top level, with the cheapest seats. What we can't tell you yet is which of them this play favours. That depends on where the stage goes, and it arrives with the plan.
Once the plan for Some Woman is on sale we can tell you exactly what each band buys. Call 020 7193 9050.
Dates & tickets
Booking now
Getting to the Dorfman
The National Theatre is on Upper Ground, SE1 9PX. The Dorfman has its own entrance, a short walk round the side of the building from the main doors facing the river, on the east side. It has its own foyer, Box Office and bar. See finding the Dorfman entrance.
Waterloo is the nearest station, about 6 minutes' walk. Buses 1, 59, 68, 76, 139, 172, 176 and 188 stop on Waterloo Bridge, about 5 minutes away.
Arrive 30 minutes before the start. That is the National's own advice, and latecomers may not be let in.
Want dinner first? The National has bars and cafes inside, and there are places to eat and drink nearby along the river.
Accessible Performances
- Captioned: Thursday 29 October 7:30pm, Saturday 14 November 2:30pm
- BSL interpreted: Wednesday 4 November 7:30pm
- Audio described: Saturday 24 October 2:30pm, Friday 20 November 7:30pm, each with a touch tour beforehand
- Relaxed: Thursday 19 November 7:30pm
Smart caption glasses are not available for this production. Access bookings and wheelchair spaces are handled by the National's own access team, not by us. The Dorfman's access guide explains how each level is reached.
Address
Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PX
Nearest Tube
Waterloo
Some Woman Cast
Anne-Marie Duff as Julie Robson.
Grace Doherty, Ioanna Kimbook, Tobi King-Bakare, Tom McCall, Daniel Millar, Hannah Onslow, Geoffrey Streatfeild and Stephen Wight complete the company.
Creative Team
Writer Helen Edmundson · Director Blanche McIntyre · Set and costume Robert Jones · Lighting Natasha Chivers · Movement Lucie Pankhurst · Sound Ben and Max Ringham · Composer Therese Strasser · Casting Martin Poile CDG · Voice Jeannette Nelson
Some Woman News
Previews begin on Wednesday 7 October 2026. The run is booking to Saturday 21 November.
The play has received an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award and is supported by the Huo Family Foundation.
Some Woman
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