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The 20 pages that link to National Theatre, each with the reason it gives.

• TheatreRelated: Such institutions show how theatre can become part of public cultural policy.

• Royal Shakespeare CompanyCompared with: It shares national prominence with the RSC but is based in London and has a broader remit.

• Laurence OlivierNarrower topic: As its first artistic director, Olivier established the company’s early identity and repertoire.

• West End theatreCompared with: Its public funding and institutional mission differ from the West End’s predominantly commercial model.

• The Old VicRelated: The Old Vic's classical tradition helped prepare the ground for a permanent national theatre.

• British theatreRelated: It embodies the national repertory model and public-service ambitions of British theatre.

• Abbey TheatreNarrower topic: The Abbey’s status depends on how it represents Irish culture and whose voices it stages.

• Daniel Day-LewisRelated: Day-Lewis performed there before concentrating more fully on film.

• Peter HallRelated: Hall led the company from 1973 to 1988 and oversaw its move to the South Bank.

• Maggie Smith (actress)Related: Smith was part of its early company under Laurence Olivier.

• Judi DenchRelated: Dench’s productions there included acclaimed interpretations of classic plays.

• Jonathan PryceRelated: Pryce’s London theatre career includes productions at this institution.

• Christopher FryRelated: Its 1970 production of A Yard of Sun marked Fry’s late-career return to major stages.

• Ian McKellenRelated: McKellen’s work there included his celebrated performance as Salieri in Amadeus.

• Kenneth TynanRelated: As its first literary manager, Tynan helped shape the company’s early repertoire.

• Michael GambonRelated: Gambon joined its original company under Olivier and built his stage career there.

• Paul ScofieldRelated: Scofield’s stage career included productions with the National Theatre, where he worked with leading British companies.

• Peggy AshcroftRelated: Ashcroft’s association with the National Theatre connected her legacy to postwar British stage institutions.

• Derek JacobiRelated: Jacobi’s early membership connected his career to a central institution of British theatre.

• Jim BroadbentRelated: Broadbent performed with the company early in his career.