Currently Showing: National Theatre Live 'The Audience' - The Treasure of Modern British Theatre That Enthralled the World Returns to the Screen! Due to Overwhelming Popularity, Emergency Screening Decided at TOHO Cinemas Chante from May 15 (Fri)!

National Theatre Live 'The Audience'

Since its release, this production has seen a continuous string of sold-out shows, receiving comments such as "I wanted to see it but it was sold out," "I hope for an extension," and "It was wonderful, I'd like to see it again if possible." In response to these expectations, it will be screened at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya until May 14 (Thu), and an emergency screening has been decided to move to TOHO Cinemas Chante from May 15 (Fri).

This year marks the 100th birth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II, the main character of 'The Audience.' It is the perfect year to watch this production, which depicts the "audiences" that 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' (2006) which featured the Queen, is also responsible for the screenplay of this production. Peter researched historical documents related to the "audiences," whose conversations are constitutionally forbidden from being recorded or disclosed to others, and created this work with rich imagination. Confronting individuals burdened by the pressure of leading the nation, from Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and Prime Minister Major, the Queen sometimes engages in humorous conversations, sometimes speaks harsh words, and rarely reveals human weaknesses. Helen Mirren, who played the Queen in this production, has won numerous awards, including double wins for the Laurence Olivier Award and Tony Award for Best Actress. Directed by the master Stephen Daldry, this ultimate entertainment, which fuses the weight of history with exquisite humor, is a must-see not only for film and theater fans but also for anyone who wants to experience excellent entertainment. Don't miss this opportunity for the best theatrical experience at the cinema.

From NTLive 'The Audience' Photo by Johan Persson

Screening Theaters

Currently showing ~ until May 14 (Thu) TOHO Cinemas Hibiya

From May 15 (Fri) ~ TOHO Cinemas Chante

To purchase tickets, please visit the website of the theater you plan to attend.

https://hlo.tohotheater.jp/net/schedule/081/TNPI2000J01.do

*Tickets can be purchased from 0:00 two days before your desired viewing date until the screening start time.

*TOHO-ONE members can purchase tickets from 21:00 three days before their desired viewing date, excluding some productions.

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

Written by: Peter Morgan (Film 'The Queen' (2006), 'Frost/Nixon' (2008))

Directed by: Stephen Daldry (Film 'Billy Elliot', Stage 'Skylight')

Starring: Helen Mirren, Paul Ritter, Haydn Gwynne, Geoffrey Beevers, Jonathan Coote, Edward Fox, Richard McCabe

Story: Helen Mirren, who won an Academy Award for Best Actress in the film 'The Queen,' reprises her role as Queen Elizabeth II in this talked-about production. It depicts the weekly audiences the Queen held with British prime ministers since her accession in 1952. After great success in the West End, UK, it was also performed on Broadway, NY in March 2015. The popular drama 'The Crown' was inspired by this work. 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 production, and the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress for the Broadway performance.

Running time: Approximately 2 hours 07 minutes (no intermission)

Recorded: 2013

Production Information HP: https://www.ntlive.jp/audience