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.
Unfortunately the movie National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue is not yet available on HBO Max.
Writing | Jack Thorne | Writer |
Production | Pippa Harris | Producer |
Production | Alastair Coomer | Casting |
Costume & Make-Up | Katrina Lindsay | Costume Design |
Sound | Paul Arditti | Sound Designer |
Lighting | Jon Clark | Lighting Design |
Directing | Sam Mendes | Director |
Production | Caro Newling | Producer |
Art | Es Devlin | Set Designer |
Production | Naomi Downham | Casting |
Sound | Benjamin Kwasi Burrell | Music |