National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
First aired on Mar 21, 2024
Runtime: 165mins
80%
Genres: Drama
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Johnny Flynn | Richard Burton
Mark Gatiss | Sir John Gielgud
Tuppence Middleton | Elizabeth Taylor
Aysha Kala |
Luke Norris | William Redfield
Allan Corduner | Hume Cronyn
Featured Crew
Jack Thorne | Writer
Pippa Harris | Producer
Alastair Coomer | Casting
Katrina Lindsay | Costume Design
Paul Arditti | Sound Designer
Jon Clark | Lighting Design
