http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/12-13-14/16/section/3National Theatre Act 1949An Act to authorise the Treasury to contribute towards the cost of a national theatre, and for purposes connected therewith.1978-07-31texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2015-08-21Expert Participation2013-01-313 Short title.This Act may be cited as the National Theatre Act 1949.