Movies and TvShows featuring "theater-performance" theme.

Sing Sing (2023) is a drama movie about a theater group that escapes the harsh reality of incarceration by coming together to stage a play. The cast of the play includes actors who have been incarcerated, bringing their own experiences and stories to life on stage.

The curtain rises on Sarasa Watanabe, a starry-eyed 5'10" student who hopes to perform as a male lead role in the all-female Kouka Acting Troupe. She forms a friendship with her new roommate, a former idol. Together, they’re in for the role of a lifetime.

John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.

Still Alice is about a linguistics professor named Alice who, at her 50th birthday party, starts to experience memory loss. Upon visiting the doctor, she is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. The film follows Alice's journey as she copes with the disease and her relationships with her husband and children become strained. She faces challenges in her career and tries to make the most of the time she has left before her memory fades away completely. Still Alice depicts the heartbreaking effects of Alzheimer's Disease on both the individual and their loved ones.

In the year 1999, Highlander Connor MacLeod, now exiled, teams up with a rebel leader to fight criminals in a future Earth riddled with bullets and ultraviolet radiation. They must face a trial by combat and fight to save the world from solar radiation. As the highlander, Connor is an immortal sword-wielding warrior who is thrown into a dystopian future where he must continue his fight for justice and survival.

In 1880s London, a serial killer known as the Limehouse Golem is on the loose, leaving a trail of murders. Detective Inspector Kildare is assigned to the case and teams up with a young writer, Dan Leno, to solve the mystery. As they dig deeper, they uncover dark secrets and hidden motives, leading them to question everyone around them. With time running out, they must unravel the identity of the Golem before more lives are lost.

In 19th-century imperial Russia, a young American inventor travels to Siberia and becomes involved in a series of comedic and dramatic events, including mistaken identities, duels, misunderstandings, and self-sacrifice.

After spending time in jail for a crime he didn't commit, Henry plans to rob a bank with the help of a new partner and a secret tunnel. The heist takes place during the opening night of a theater performance, adding chaos to the plan.

When Miss Marple joins a theater troupe in a small town, she finds herself investigating a murder during a play rehearsal. With numerous suspects and a chilling strangulation, Miss Marple uses her keen detective skills to uncover the truth.

A story of love, unrequited love, family drama, and the complexities of relationships set in 19th-century Russia. The plot revolves around an aspiring playwright, a famous actress, a struggling writer, and their interconnected lives in a country estate. The movie explores themes of ambition, vanity, and the pursuit of happiness.

My American Uncle is a comedy-drama romance set in France. It explores themes of punishment, reward, psychology, and the bourgeois lifestyle. The story follows different characters whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. It delves into topics like adultery, anxiety, memory, and the fear of punishment. The narrative also touches upon scientific experiments, radio stations, and theater performances.

Games of Love and Chance is a heartwarming and humorous film that explores the themes of love, identity, and cultural integration. The story follows a group of teenagers in a Parisian suburb as they navigate through the challenges of relationships, school, and family. When a high school girl and boy from different cultural backgrounds are assigned to work together on a school theater performance, they must confront their differences and learn to embrace each other's unique perspectives. With its witty dialogue, engaging characters, and heartfelt moments, Games of Love and Chance is a delightful exploration of the complexities of teenage romance and the power of love to bridge cultural divides.

Rehearsals is a TV show set in Israel that follows the lives of a group of theater actors as they navigate the challenges of rehearsals and their own personal relationships. Amidst the chaos of the theater world, the actors deal with break-ups, method acting, and the pressure to deliver outstanding performances.

Walking and Talking follows the lives of two best friends, Amelia and Laura, as they navigate their relationships, careers, and personal struggles. The movie explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of female friendship. Set in New York City, Amelia and Laura support each other through laughter and tears, as they learn to embrace the challenges of adulthood.

After a famous playwright's death, his former theater company gathers to watch a recorded message from beyond the grave. As they watch, they are compelled to stage a performance of the deceased playwright's unfinished play. Through the process, they confront their own relationships, secrets, and emotions.

A comedic and animated portrayal of the life of Monty Python member Graham Chapman, including his struggles with alcoholism, health issues, and his contribution to the iconic comedy group.

Mysterious Object at Noon tells the story of a small town that is thrown into chaos when a mysterious object appears. The film follows different characters as they navigate through a series of unexpected events and encounters. With elements of documentary and fantasy, this film explores themes of identity, storytelling, and the power of imagination.

In this satirical comedy, a businessman's life takes a dark turn when he falls in love, gets involved in a poison plot, and becomes entangled in a theater performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Beaumarchais, a successful playwright, becomes entangled in political and romantic affairs in 18th-century France. As he navigates the corrupt world of the royal court and the theater, he must use his wit and charm to overcome obstacles and achieve success.

In a prison camp, a theater group tries to rehearse a play while dealing with the harsh conditions and tensions between guards and prisoners. As they use humor to cope with their situation, they face execution and attempted escapes. A male actor disguised as a female provides comic relief, with themes of war, acting, and survival.