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National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights

National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights

2021•2h 2m•Drama

On the set of a new film about Victorian artist JMW Turner, young actress Lou is haunted by an unresolved history. Meanwhile, in 1840 Londoners Lucy and Thomas try to come to terms with the meaning of freedom. Moving between London past and present, we embark on a powerfully personal voyage through time.

Miranda Cromwell · Director

Winsome Pinnock · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 2m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 6, 2021

Actors

Anthony Aje

Anthony Aje

Billie

Paul Bradley

Paul Bradley

Turner / Roy

Karl Collins

Karl Collins

Thomas / Trever

Kiza Deen

Kiza Deen

Lou / Olu

Rochelle Rose

Rochelle Rose

Essie / Lucy

Matthew Seadon-Young

Matthew Seadon-Young

Ruskin / Johnson / Decker

Kudzai Sitima

Kudzai Sitima

Jess / Jeanie

Cathy Tyson

Cathy Tyson

Danby / Mary / Meg / Shona

Everal Walsh

Everal Walsh

Clarke / Pearson / Benjamin

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Caesar / Reuben

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