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National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage

6.220132h 26mMovieDocumentary

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the National Theatre of Great Britain presents National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage, bringing together the best British actors for a unique evening of unforgettable performances, broadcast live from London to cinemas around the world.

DirectorNicholas Hytner

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 22 other countries

National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Denmark and 18 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Nicholas Hytner

RARoger Allam
Roger Allam
JBJonathan Bailey
Jonathan Bailey
Cassio
SBSimon Russell Beale
Simon Russell Beale
Hamlet
ABAlan Bennett
Alan Bennett
Hector
DCDominic Cooper
Dominic Cooper
Dakin
JCJames Corden
James Corden
Timms
BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Rosencrantz
FTFrances de la Tour
Frances de la Tour
Kay
JDJudi Dench
Judi Dench
Cleopatra/Desiree Armfeldt
SDSacha Dhawan
Sacha Dhawan
Akhtar
JDJames Doherty
James Doherty
CEChristopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston

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