Under the artistic leadership of Michael Grandage, the theatre has presented some of London’s most memorable award-winning theatrical experiences, as well as garnered critical acclaim at home and abroad.

The theatre has a diverse artistic policy that includes new writing, contemporary reappraisals of European classics, British and American drama and small scale musical theatre.

Over the last 16 years the theatre has created a reputation associated with artistic excellence: it has showcased the talent of some of the industry’s premier creative artists, and built an unparalleled catalogue of work.

As well as presenting at least six productions a year at its home in Covent Garden, the Donmar presents work nationally and internationally. Every year the Donmar tours one in-house production in the UK, FROST/NIXON toured across the US and MARY STUART opened on Broadway this spring. The Donmar also undertook a year-long residency in the West End at the Wyndham's Theatre which led to a Broadway transfer of HAMLET. PARADE has also just opened in L.A. and PIAF is playing in Argentina.

Donmar-generated productions have received 35 Olivier Awards, 23 Critics’ Circle Awards, 21 Evening Standard Awards, two South Bank Award and 14 Tony Awards from nine Broadway productions.