National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue (15)

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2023. Director: Sam Mendes. Runtime: 180min.

Has Intermission Live and Encore

Returning to cinemas in 2027.

In 1964, Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Sir 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.

Screening of live recording of on-stage production.

PLEASE NOTE : There are NO pre-show ads or trailers for National Theatre Live screenings. The screening will commence at 7pm so please be seated by 6.55pm.