National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

synopsis

1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under 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.

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3 hr. 0 min.
Opened March 21st, 2024

director

Sam Mendes

writer

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synopsis

1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under 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.

details

Unknown
3 hr. 0 min.
Opened March 21st, 2024

director

Sam Mendes

writer