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National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove (2025)

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack. Based on the motion picture directed by Stanley Kubrick, screenplay by Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern and Peter George, based on the book 'Red Alert' by Peter George.

  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Steve CooganSteve CooganDr Strangelove/Captain Mandrake, President Muffley and Major TJ Kong
  • Photo of Giles TereraGiles TereraGeneral Buck Turgidson
  • Photo of John HopkinsJohn HopkinsGeneral Jack D. Ripper
  • Photo of Oliver Alvin-WilsonOliver Alvin-WilsonJefferson
  • Photo of Penny AshmorePenny AshmoreVera Lynn
  • Photo of Ben DeeryBen DeeryGeneral Staines
  • Photo of Richard DempseyRichard DempseyFrank
  • Photo of Mabli GwynneMabli GwynneEnsemble/Swing
  • Photo of Mark HadfieldMark HadfieldFaceman
  • Photo of Tony JayawardenaTony JayawardenaRussian Ambassador Bakov

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