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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

Plot: 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
Release Date: Thursday, March 21 2024
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Cast

Portrait of Johnny FlynnJohnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn was
41 in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Richard Burton'.
Mon, Mar 14 1983
Portrait of Mark GatissMark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss was
57 in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Sir John Gielgud'.
Mon, Oct 17 1966
Portrait of Tuppence MiddletonTuppence Middleton
Tuppence Middleton was
37 in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Elizabeth Taylor'.
Sat, Feb 21 1987
Portrait of Aysha KalaAysha Kala
Aysha Kala was
33 in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
Wed, Dec 19 1990
Portrait of Luke NorrisLuke Norris
Luke Norris was
38 in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'William Redfield'.
Mon, Jun 03 1985
Portrait of Allan CordunerAllan Corduner
Allan Corduner was
73 in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Hume Cronyn'.
Sun, Apr 02 1950
Portrait of Ryan EllsworthRyan Ellsworth
Ryan Ellsworth was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'George Voskovec'.
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Portrait of Elena DeliaElena Delia
Elena Delia was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Jessica Levy'.
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Portrait of Huw ParmenterHuw Parmenter
Huw Parmenter was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Clement Fowler'.
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Portrait of Laurence Ubong WilliamsLaurence Ubong Williams
Laurence Ubong Williams was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Hugh McHaffie'.
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Portrait of Michael WaltersMichael Walters
Michael Walters was
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Portrait of Mark ExtanceMark Extance
Mark Extance was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Mick Burrows'.
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Portrait of Dan KriklerDan Krikler
Dan Krikler was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Dillon Evans'.
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Portrait of Shaun McKeeShaun McKee
Shaun McKee was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Robert Milli'.
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Portrait of Stephanie SiadatanStephanie Siadatan
Stephanie Siadatan was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Susannah Mason'.
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Portrait of Adam SinaAdam Sina
Adam Sina was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Frederick Young'.
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Portrait of David TarkenterDavid Tarkenter
David Tarkenter was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Alfred Drake'.
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Portrait of Kate TydmanKate Tydman
Kate Tydman was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Christine Cooper'.
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Portrait of Rebecca CollingwoodRebecca Collingwood
Rebecca Collingwood was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Linda Marsh'.
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Portrait of Janie DeeJanie Dee
Janie Dee was
61 in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Eileen Herlie'.
Wed, Jun 20 1962

Crew

Portrait of Sam MendesSam Mendes
Sam Mendes was
58 in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Director'
Sun, Aug 01 1965
Portrait of Jack ThorneJack Thorne
Jack Thorne was
45 in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Writer'
Wed, Dec 06 1978
Portrait of Pippa HarrisPippa Harris
Pippa Harris was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Caro NewlingCaro Newling
Caro Newling was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Benjamin Kwasi BurrellBenjamin Kwasi Burrell
Benjamin Kwasi Burrell was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Music'
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Portrait of Alastair CoomerAlastair Coomer
Alastair Coomer was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Es DevlinEs Devlin
Es Devlin was
52 in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Set Designer'
Fri, Sep 24 1971
Portrait of Katrina LindsayKatrina Lindsay
Katrina Lindsay was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of Paul ArdittiPaul Arditti
Paul Arditti was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Sound Designer'
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Portrait of Jon ClarkJon Clark
Jon Clark was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Lighting Design'
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Portrait of Naomi DownhamNaomi Downham
Naomi Downham was
>> in National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
as 'Casting'
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