One of Britain's most important theaters, the Royal National Theatre is made up of three auditoria: the Olivier, the Lyttelton and the Cottesloe. The venue is famous for a number of its classical plays with a modern twist and an eclectic mix of artists wih different aspects unto themselves. Many a cutting-edge play has been performed alongside classics like Shakespeare, Ibsen, Gorky and Chekov and more modern playwrights are often in the repertoire. It forms part of the South Bank Centre.