The Motive and The Cue
Wednesday, June 12th – 7pm
Alice Silverman Theatre
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.
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.
Written by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and designed by Es Devlin (The Crucible), the Evening Standard award-winning best new play was filmed live during a sold-out run at the National Theatre.
★★★★★
‘Sam Mendes’ rich witty production’
Financial Times
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‘Smooth and sophisticated’
WhatsOnStage
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★★★★
‘Mark Gatiss is mesmerizing’
The i
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★★★★
‘A palpable hit’
Telegraph
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Please note: This production contains strong language and adult themes, with some bright lighting.
Presented by National Theatre Live.
Live-filmed recording shown in HD in the Alice Silverman Theatre, Newport Performing Arts Center.
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