Critically acclaimed National Theatre Live 'The Audience' returns to the screen! The modern British theater masterpiece that captivated the world is back! Due to overwhelming demand, emergency screenings decided at TOHO Cinemas Chante from May 15 (Fri)!

NTLive 'The Audience'

Since its release, this production has consistently sold out, leading to comments like 'I wanted to see it but it was full,' 'I hope for an extension,' and 'It was wonderful, I'd love to see it again.' In response to such expectations, screenings will continue at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya until May 14 (Thu), followed by an emergency screening decision to transfer to TOHO Cinemas Chante from May 15 (Fri).

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, the main character of 'The Audience.' This is the perfect year to watch this play, which depicts the 'audiences' Queen Elizabeth II held with successive prime ministers over her 60-year reign. Peter Morgan, who also wrote the screenplay for the film 'The Queen' which featured the Queen, is also responsible for the script of this work. Peter researched historical documents related to the 'audiences,' where, due to constitutional provisions, the content of conversations was never recorded or allowed to be disclosed to others, and created this work with rich imagination. The Queen, confronting figures burdened by the weight of governing the nation, from Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and Prime Minister Major, sometimes engages in humorous conversations, sometimes utters stern words, and rarely reveals human weaknesses. Helen Mirren, who played the Queen in this work, has won numerous awards, including double wins for Best Actress at the Laurence Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards. Directed by the master Stephen Daldry, this ultimate entertainment, which blends the weight of history with exquisite humor, is a must-see not only for film and theater fans but also for those who want to experience excellent entertainment. Don't miss this opportunity to have the best theater experience at the cinema.

From NTLive 'The Audience' Photo by Johan Persson

### Screening Theaters

* Currently screening ~ until May 14 (Thu) at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya * From May 15 (Fri) ~ at TOHO Cinemas Chante

Purchase tickets from the website of the theater you plan to visit: https://hlo.tohotheater.jp/net/schedule/081/TNPI2000J01.do

* Tickets can be purchased from 0:00 two days before the desired viewing date until the start time of the screening. * TOHO-ONE members can purchase tickets from 21:00 three days before the desired viewing date, with some exceptions.

* May 30 (Sat) & June 7 (Sun) - Limited two-day screening at Kagoshima Gardens Cinema https://kagocine.net

NTLive 'The Audience' Photo by Johan Persson

### Production Information

* Writer: Peter Morgan (Films 'The Queen' (2006), 'Frost/Nixon' (2008)) * Director: Stephen Daldry (Films 'Billy Elliot', Stage play 'Skylight') * Cast: Helen Mirren, Paul Ritter, Haydn Gwynne, Geoffrey Beevers, Jonathan Coote, Edward Fox, Richard McCabe * Story: A talked-about work starring Helen Mirren, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for the film 'The Queen', as Queen Elizabeth II once again. It depicts the weekly audiences the Queen held with British Prime Ministers since her coronation in 1952. After great success in the UK's West End, it was also performed on NY Broadway in March 2015. This work inspired the popular drama 'The Crown.' Helen Mirren won the 2013 Evening Standard Award and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in this play, and the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress for the Broadway production. * Running time: Approximately 2 hours 7 minutes (no intermission) * Recorded: 2013 * Official Website: https://www.ntlive.jp/audience