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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue — 7pm

  • Al Whittle Theatre 450 Main Street Wolfville, NS, B4P 1E2 Canada (map)
Poster
Returning to cinemas in 2027. 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.

Runtime: 2h 45m | Genre: Drama, Comedy |PG

May contain less subtle sexually suggestive scenes and nudity and a more realistic portrayal of violence than in the General category; coarse language may occur more often than in the General category. Theme or content may not be suitable for all children though there is no age restriction. Parental discretion is advised.

English | United Kingdom

Director: Sam Mendes

Writer: Jack Thorne

Composer: Benjamin Kwasi Burrell

Cast: Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton

Thu Mar 18, 2027 — 7pm

Trailer

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