National Theatre Live: The Motive And The Cue

A cinema screening of National Theatre Live's recorded play about Richard Burton's 1964 Broadway Hamlet, directed by Sam Mendes and starring Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud.

A cinema screening of the National Theatre Live recording of Jack Thorne's play, directed by Sam Mendes and filmed live during its sold-out 2023 London run. Set in 1964, it follows Richard Burton as he prepares to play Hamlet on Broadway under John Gielgud's direction, with Mark Gatiss in an Olivier Award-winning performance as Gielgud. The cast also includes Johnny Flynn as Burton and Tuppence Middleton as Elizabeth Taylor. Suitable for ages 15 and over.