National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue Poster

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

75.00% | March 21, 2024 | 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 Crew

Pippa Harris
Producer
Alastair Coomer
Casting
Paul Arditti
Sound Designer

Cast

Johnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn
Richard Burton
Mark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss
Sir John Gielgud
Tuppence Middleton
Tuppence Middleton
Elizabeth Taylor
Luke Norris
Luke Norris
William Redfield

Images