NT Live: Behind the Beautiful Forevers

The community of a Mumbai slum have ambitions to better themselves. But their plans are fragile.

In this huge theatrical event India's biggest slum is brought to life on the National Theatre stage. The epic production is based on the acclaimed factual book by Pulitzer prize winner Katherine Boo. All the people are real and the events of the play are based on their stories.

'A triumph for David Hare and Meera Syal' ★★★★ The Guardian

'Magnificent' ★★★★ The Independent

'Compelling' ★★★★ The Daily Telegraph

'David Hare’s adaptation of Katharine Boo’s acclaimed study of a Mumbai slum breaks new ground for the National' ★★★★ The Observer

Digital Programme

Make the most of your Behind the Beautiful Forevers experience with the National Theatre's digital programme app. Films, articles, exclusive interviews and stunning location photography reveal more about the book and the play.

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