One week to go: How to nail last-minute gifting with National Theatre at Home

Christmas is arriving with remarkable speed, but National Theatre at Home has a surefire gifting hit for any theatre fan in your life!

National Theatre at Home means you can stream over 100 shows on mobile, desktop or straight to your TV, all available worldwide. From award-winning, starry shows to some of the biggest musicals of the century, there are productions for every taste and genre, all housed on one bespoke platform.

It only takes a few clicks to put your loved ones centre stage, and you can choose the number of months to gift, set a delivery date and even add a custom message.

Looking for a three-month burst of theatrical richness? Try here.  Alternatively, you can opt for an annual subscription and never miss any new and exciting titles set to land across 2026. What’s more – if you take out an annual subscription you get 12 months for the price of ten.

Below, we’ve answered every question you can think of about this stellar seasonal gift option.

What is National Theatre at Home?

National Theatre at Home is the National Theatre’s premium streaming service, offering access to over 100 world-class shows filmed live from the National Theatre stages, the West End, Broadway and beyond. Available worldwide and ready to stream on mobile, desktop or straight to your TV.

What is included in a gift subscription?

A gift subscription provides full access to the entire National Theatre at Home library, including more than 100 world-class productions. New titles are added regularly, and the recipient can watch on mobile, desktop or TV apps for the duration of their gift. Browse the full content library.

How do I buy a gift subscription?

You can buy a gift subscription directly through the National Theatre at Home website. Here is a quick step by step guide:

• Step 1: Click ‘gift this subscription’ and choose the length of the gift subscription.
• Step 2: Enter yours and the recipient’s email addresses, and personalise the message that will appear in the gift email.
• Step 3: Select the date you would like the gift email to arrive.

Once checkout is complete, the gift will be scheduled and delivered automatically on the chosen date.

Can I gift a single title?

Yes, you can gift a rental of any play on National Theatre at Home. Here is a quick step by step guide:

• Step 1: If you are an existing subscriber or registered member of National Theatre at Home, please log out of your account.
• Step 2: Navigate to the rental page on the National Theatre at Home website and click on the play you would like to gift.
• Step 3: On the play’s rental product page, click the ‘rent’ button.
• Step 4: Once on the play’s checkout page, select the ‘gift this’ option.
• Step 5: Enter yours and the recipient’s email addresses, add a personalised message, and select the delivery date.

Once checkout is complete, the gift will be scheduled and delivered automatically on the chosen date.

Can I choose when the gift is delivered?

Yes, you can select a future delivery date for the gift subscription to be sent over email. Ideal for birthdays, holidays or other occasions.

Can I choose the length of the gift subscription?

Yes, you can choose to gift anywhere from 1 to 11 months, or a full year. Annual gift subscriptions have a reduced price of 12 months for the price of 10, with the discount automatically applied at checkout, no promo codes needed.

How do I redeem a gift?

If you’ve been sent a gift, you can redeem it by following the below steps:

• Step 1: You should have received an email from [email protected] – don’t see the email? Be sure to check your spam of junk folder.
• Step 2: Click the redemption link.
• Step 3: You will be re-directed to the site where you can create your account -click ‘Redeem Now’. Have an account already? Simply go to ‘log in’ at the top of the checkout and apply your gift code.
• Step 4: Once redeemed, you’ll receive a confirmation email. No charges will be made for your gift.

That’s it! Now you can begin to enjoy your gifted subscription or play.

Please note: you do not need to enter credit card details to redeem your gift. If you’d like to continue watching after a gifted subscription ends, you can add your billing details at any time during the gift period and your subscription will renew automatically once the gift expires.

Why not pair it with something to unwrap?

Check out our exclusive National Theatre at Home Gift Box, created with the National Theatre Bookshop – including Fleabag, The Hot Wing King, a comedy/tragedy mask pin badge, and more, beautifully presented in a gift-ready box. Shop the NT at Home Gift Box