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NT LIVE: The Motive and the Cue (12A)

NT LIVE: The Motive and the Cue

National Theatre Live 2024 Season


The Motive and the Cue

A new play by Jack Thorne

directed by Sam Mendes


Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynnas 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 actorand 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.



****A love letter to theatre - Evening Standard


**** Will give you goosebumps - Independent


Tickets £16 General Admission, £13 Student

All ticket prices include £1 admin fee

Accessible seating available by contacting the Box Office on 01404 384050, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

The bar will be open 1 hour before the performance begins

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