In 1692, the inhabitants of Salem, Massachusetts experience mass hysteria and begin accusing each other of witchcraft, leading to trials and executions.
The Madness of King George is a biographical comedy-drama film that explores the mental illness of King George III. Set in 1788, the film follows the story of the King's deteriorating mental health and the attempts to manage his condition. The plot delves into the complexities of power, politics, and the British monarchy, providing an intriguing insight into the life of one of England's most famous monarchs.
A woman named Miss Shepherd parks her van in a London street and stays there for 15 years. A writer named Alan Bennett forms an unlikely friendship with her, leading to unexpected adventures and revelations.
Center Stage is a drama, music, and romance movie set in New York City. The film follows a group of young ballet dancers as they compete for a spot in a prestigious dance academy. Along the way, they navigate friendships, relationships, and personal struggles in pursuit of their dreams. The movie explores themes of self-discovery, perseverance, and the sacrifices one must make to succeed in the competitive world of professional dance.
A woman living in New York City falls in love with her gay best friend and becomes pregnant with his child. As they navigate their complicated relationship, they must confront societal expectations and their own conflicting desires.
In this film adaptation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, a young woman disguises herself as a man and becomes the object of desire for both a noblewoman and a duke. Chaos and mistaken identity ensue as the characters navigate through love and deception.
Set in the 1980s, a group of boys attending a grammar school in Yorkshire, England, prepares for the entrance exams to Cambridge and Oxford. They receive deep insights on life and education from their eccentric English teacher, including lessons on art, history, and love. As the boys navigate their adolescence, they develop friendships, experience heartbreak, and explore their sexuality. The History Boys is a coming-of-age story that tackles themes of education, identity, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Ralph Fiennes leads the cast in David Hare’s blazing account of the most powerful man in New York, a master manipulator whose legacy changed the city forever. For forty uninterrupted years, Robert Moses exploited those in office through a mix of charm and intimidation. Motivated at first by a determination to improve the lives of New York City’s workers, he created parks, bridges and 627 miles of expressway to connect the people to the great outdoors. Faced with resistance by protest groups campaigning for a very different idea of what the city should become, will the weakness of democracy be exposed in the face of his charismatic conviction?
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage is a captivating documentary that takes viewers on a nostalgic journey through five decades of extraordinary live performances by the National Theatre. With reenactments and behind-the-scenes footage, this film is a tribute to the iconic theater and its talented performers.
In this filmed performance, a man becomes the servant to two criminals while trying to keep his father from finding out about his shady dealings. Comedy, deception, and disguise ensue.
National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream is a filmed theater performance of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The story follows a group of lovers and mischievous fairies whose paths cross in a forest, leading to hilarious and sometimes chaotic misunderstandings. With its enchanting setting and lively characters, this comedy of errors explores themes of love, jealousy, and the transformative power of magic.
Set in Ramsden, Yorkshire in 1916, the plot centers on the chorus master and most of the men of the ambitious local Choral Society, who have volunteered for the front. Under the direction of the demanding, driven Dr. Guthrie, the Choral recruits a crop of teenage boys and girls. Together they discover the joys of singing and the urgency of desire as the new boys come to terms with their imminent conscription into the army.
A filmed version of Shakespeare's play Hamlet performed live at the National Theatre, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The story revolves around Prince Hamlet who seeks revenge for his father's death and the subsequent events that unfold. Trapped in a web of deception and intrigue, Hamlet must confront his own sanity and make difficult choices.
1850, and Europe’s most feared terrorist is hiding in Dean Street, Soho. Broke, restless and horny, the thirty-two-year-old revolutionary is a frothing combination of intellectual brilliance, invective, satiric wit, and child-like emotional illiteracy. Creditors, spies, rival revolutionary factions and prospective seducers of his beautiful wife all circle like vultures. His writing blocked, his marriage dying, his friend Engels in despair at his wasted genius, his only hope is a job on the railway. But there’s still no one in the capital who can show you a better night on the piss than Karl Heinrich Marx.
A new English adaptation of the classic French tragedy Phèdre by Jean Racine (1639-1699). It retells the ancient Greek tale of the wife of the Atenian King Theseus, who conceived a forbidden love for his son (by an earlier wife) Hyppolytus. All ends badly for all.
In a small Eastern European village in the 1920s, a young filmmaker named Motl Mendl sets out to capture the spirit of his community through the magic of cinema. As he becomes more successful, Motl leaves behind his village and finds himself in the glamorous world of Hollywood. But as his fame grows, he begins to realize the price he has to pay for success and the importance of staying true to oneself.
Timon of Athens is a wealthy and generous nobleman who thinks his friends are true and loyal. However, when he faces financial ruin, his friends abandon him, leaving him bitter and vengeful. This filmed theater production captures his downfall and transformation.
Collaborators is a darkly funny new play by John Hodge (Trainspotting, Shallow Grave) directed by Nicholas Hytner (The History Boys, One Man, Two Guvnors), is broadcast live from the National Theatre and is produced by Donmar Warehouse. The play has received rave reviews at the National Theatre for its incredibly inventive script and performances. On stage in the 1930s, in a Soviet Union ruled by chaos, tyranny, and unlikely alliances, a startling new comedy about the greatest of all works of fiction emerges. Collaborators explores the fascinating power of a corrupt regime to inspire ingenious acts of rebellion. Starring Alex Jennings (The Habit of Art, The Queen) and Simon Russell Beale (London Assurance, Deathtrap).
Don Carlo is a passionate love story set in Spain during the 16th century. The young prince, Don Carlo, falls in love with Elizabeth of Valois, who is initially promised to his own father, King Philip II. As the political tensions rise and the personal desires clash, Don Carlo finds himself torn between love and loyalty, leading to tragic consequences.
National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art is a comedic drama that was filmed live on stage in London. The story revolves around a meeting between the poet W.H. Auden and the composer Benjamin Britten.