National Theatre LiveThe Motive and the Cue (15)
The Motive and the Cue
by Jack Thorne
Directed by Sam Mendes
The fierce and funny five-star play returns to the big screen. Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss in an Olivier Award-winning performance as John Gielgud.
1964: Richard Burton (Johnny Flynn), newly married to Elizabeth Taylor (Tuppence Middleton), is set to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.
From multi-award-winning writer Jack Thorne (Adolescence), this acclaimed production was filmed live during its sold-out London run in 2023.
Theatre on Screen – This is a pre-recorded performance shown on our cinema screen
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. PLEASE NOTE: Proof of age may be required.
Show info
| Category: | Theatre |
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| Running time: | 2 hours 50 minutes |
| Student: | £16.00 |
| Child (15 and under): | £16.00 |
| Adult: | £21.00 |
| GO Card: | £20.00 |
Dates and times
| Date: | Sun 28 Feb 2027 |
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| Time: | 5:30pm |
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