National Theatre Live

NT Live is the National Theatre's exciting initiative to broadcast the best of British theatre direct to cinemas around the world. ntlive.com

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The Young Vic’s production of A View from the Bridge, with Mark Strong as Eddie Carbone and directed by Ivo von Hove, broadcasts live to cinemas on 26 March. Find your nearest venue. 

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Many UK venues are now on sale for Hamlet with Benedict Cumberbatch, with more to be added soon.

Please note that some international venues will be listed on our site from this morning, with many more to follow in coming days and weeks.

On sale now:

Empire: http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/synopsis/nt_live_-_hamlet_benedict_cumberbatch/f4416

Vue: http://www.myvue.com/latest-movies/info/film/nt-live-hamlet-with-benedict-cumberbatch

Showcase: http://www.showcasecinemas.co.uk/events/arts-and-events/national-theatre-live-hamlet

Find out more in our updated FAQs: http://ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk/media/html/ntlout10-hamlet/page-page-345

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NEWSFLASH: We'll broadcast Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role of Hamlet, live from the Barbican in London, on Thursday 15 October. Venues on sale Monday 16 March.

Find out more: http://ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk/produc…/ntlout10-hamlet

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Behind the Beautiful Forevers – an interview with Katherine Boo and Meera Syal 

Katherine Boo spent three years in Annawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale. Find out more about Annawadi and the production in this documentary.

Behind the Beautiful Forevers broadcasts live to cinemas 12 March. 

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Behind the Beautiful Forevers, a new play by David Hare, based on the book by Katherine Boo broadcasts live to cinemas 12 March. Meera Syal and a huge cast bring this epic new play to life, capturing life in a Mumbia undercity. 

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JUST LAUNCHED: Our brand new Frankenstein digital programme is now available from iTunes (£4.99)! Contains exclusive content including video interviews, behind the scenes images and background articles.

Find out more and purchase here

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National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein returns to cinemas for a limited time, due to unprecedented audience demand.

Directed by Danny Boyle, Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation.

The production was a sell-out hit at the National Theatre in 2011, and the broadcast has since become an international sensation, experienced by almost half a million people in cinemas around the world.

Playing from 30 October in the UK (varying dates internationally). Find your nearest venue

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Check out our brand new trailer for John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, with James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester and Jim Norton, filmed on Broadway earlier this year.  In movie theaters internationally from November 6 (UK screening dates are yet to be announced). Find your nearest venue at http://www.ntlive.com/ofmiceandmen 

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NT Live: Frankenstein Encore Trailer with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller

Only 3 weeks until Frankenstein returns to cinemas around the world. Check out our new trailer...

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Medea today

Actor Helen McCrory, writer Ben Power and director Carrie Cracknell talk about Euripides' Medea as a contemporary story and how it is still a relevant play for today. Medea broadcasts live to cinemas world-wide on 4 September. Find your nearest venue.

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Medea broadcasts live to cinemas tonight, 4 September.

Helen McCrory takes the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy, in a new version by Ben Power, directed by Carrie Cracknell, with music written by Will Gregory and Alison Goldfrapp. Find your nearest venue.

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Helen McCrory in conversation

Helen McCrory talks to Genista McInosh about her preparation to play Medea and reflects on her acting career.

Medea broadcasts live to cinemas on 4 September. Find your nearest venue.

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The Young Vic's highly anticipated production of the timeless masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, with Gillian Anderson, Ben Foster and Vanessa Kirby broadcasts live to cinemas worldwide on 16 September.

Photos by Johan Persson.

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Here's the scene inside the NT Live truck on Broadway right now as we prepare to film Of Mice and Men tonight. We hope everyone involved enjoys this very special performance! Screening dates for Of Mice and Men will be announced soon. Sign up for updates: https://secure.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntliveRegister

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Medea, National Theatre, review: 'thrilling and merciless' - Telegraph

First great reviews for Medea in today. Here's what the Daily Telegraph had to say...

★★★★ ‘Helen McCrory gives the performance of her career’ 'Thrilling and merciless' 'The music by Will Gregory and Alison Goldfrapp remorselessly ratchets up the tension' 'Leaves you feeling both appalled and strangely elated'

Read the full review above

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We're wishing broken legs to all involved in tonight's press performance of Medea at the National Theatre. We can't wait for our 4 Sept broadcast! Book now  Here's a sneak peek of what's in store...

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NEW BROADCAST NEWS: We are thrilled to announce that on 16 SEPTEMBER 2014, we will bring the fastest-selling production in the history of London’s Young Vic Theatre, their new production of Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE - with Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois, Ben Foster as Stanley and Vanessa Kirby as Stella - live to cinemas around the world.  Venues on sale soon.

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