National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

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.

Genres: Drama

Directors: Sam Mendes, Zoe Ford

Writers: Jack Thorne

Homepage: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-motive-and-the-cue/

IMDB: tt23781890

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