National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

165 mins | Drama | March 21, 2024

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.

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

165 mins | Drama | March 21, 2024

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
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.
Producers Neal Street Productions, National Theatre of Great Britain Production
Original title National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
Directors Sam Mendes
Writers Jack Thorne

Cast

Johnny Flynn

as Richard Burton

Mark Gatiss

as Sir John Gielgud

Tuppence Middleton

as Elizabeth Taylor

Luke Norris

as William Redfield

Allan Corduner

as Hume Cronyn

Ryan Ellsworth

as George Voskovec

Elena Delia

as Jessica Levy

Huw Parmenter

as Clement Fowler

Laurence Ubong Williams

as Hugh McHaffie

Mark Extance

as Mick Burrows

Dan Krikler

as Dillon Evans

Shaun McKee

as Robert Milli

Stephanie Siadatan

as Susannah Mason

Adam Sina

as Frederick Young

David Tarkenter

as Alfred Drake

Kate Tydman

as Christine Cooper

Sarah Woodward

as Eileen Herlie

Rebecca Collingwood

as Linda Marsh