National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III

National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III

132 mins | Nov. 20, 2018

It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.

National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III

132 mins | Nov. 20, 2018

National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III
It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.
IMDb rating 7.8
Producers National Theatre of Great Britain Production
Original title National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III
Directors Adam Penford
Writers Alan Bennett

Cast

Mark Gatiss

as George III

Wilf Scolding

as Prince of Wales

Debra Gillett

as Queen Charlotte

Sara Powell

as Lady Elizabeth Pembroke

Nadia Albina

as Fitzroy

Nicholas Bishop

as William Pitt

Jack Holden

as Greville

Amanda Hadingue

as Fox / Dr Pepys

David Hounslow

as Thurlow

Stephanie Jacob

as Dr Baker / Sherridan

Louise Jameson

as Dr Warren

Andrew Joshi

as Dundas

Adam Karim

as Fortnum

Harry Kershaw

as Duke of York

Adrian Scarborough

as Dr Willis

Jessica Temple

as Papandiek