National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights
2021•2h 2m•Released
Drama
On the set of a new film about Victorian artist JMW Turner, young actress Lou is haunted by an unresolved history. Meanwhile, in 1840 Londoners Lucy and Thomas try to come to terms with the meaning of freedom. Moving between London past and present, we embark on a powerfully personal voyage through time.
Director
Miranda Cromwell
Writer
Winsome Pinnock
Languages
English
Studio
National Theatre
Cast
Anthony Aje
Billie
Paul Bradley
Turner / Roy
Karl Collins
Thomas / Trever
Kiza Deen
Lou / Olu
Rochelle Rose
Essie / Lucy
Matthew Seadon-Young
Ruskin / Johnson / Decker
Kudzai Sitima
Jess / Jeanie
Cathy Tyson
Danby / Mary / Meg / Shona
Everal Walsh
Clarke / Pearson / Benjamin
Luke Wilson
Caesar / Reuben
Production
Company
National Theatre
Company
Royal Exchange Theatre
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