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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue (2024)

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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Johnny FlynnJohnny FlynnRichard Burton
  • Photo of Mark GatissMark GatissSir John Gielgud
  • Photo of Tuppence MiddletonTuppence MiddletonElizabeth Taylor
  • Photo of Aysha KalaAysha Kala
  • Photo of Luke NorrisLuke NorrisWilliam Redfield
  • Photo of Allan CordunerAllan CordunerHume Cronyn
  • Photo of Ryan EllsworthRyan EllsworthGeorge Voskovec
  • Photo of Elena DeliaElena DeliaJessica Levy
  • Photo of Huw ParmenterHuw ParmenterClement Fowler
  • Photo of Laurence Ubong WilliamsLaurence Ubong WilliamsHugh McHaffie

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