The Graphic Play: Poster Design at the National Theatre

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josefinabravo
Published Date
March 25, 2026

This exhibition ran from Monday 17 November 2025 to Friday 13 February 2026

This exhibition of National Theatre posters from the Lettering, Printing and Graphic Design Collections focuses on the contrasting design styles of Ken Briggs and Richard Bird – from structurally precise modernist typography to dramatically expressive illustration.

Curated by Rick Poynor

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