National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

Stage on Screen | (15) | 180 minutes |

Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play. 1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel. Written by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and designed by Es Devlin (The Crucible), the Evening Standard award-winning best new play was filmed live during a sold-out run at the National Theatre.

Tickets £16.50 / £14.50 | Doors open 15 minutes prior to advertised start time | Includes One interval.

Complete the Stage On Screen experience with Prosecco and Canapés, available to enjoy during the interval of our screening on Thursday 19th October. Place your order during the ticket booking process. Please note this offer is not available on Sundays.

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