
Sky Arts brings four National Theatre Live productions to TV for the first time, including Othello, The Crucible and two performances of Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee MillerThursday 30 January 2025
CATHERINE ASHMORE for National Theatre Live
JOHAN PERSSON for National Theatre Live
JOHAN PERSSON for National Theatre Live
CATHERINE ASHMORE for National Theatre Live
JOHAN PERSSON for National Theatre Live
Lovers of theatre, rejoice! As headline sponsor of National Theatre Live, Sky Arts is bringing four acclaimed National Theatre Live productions directly to your living room. Spanning Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, and a modern classic reimagined, these cinematic adaptations promise an unforgettable series of evenings in February and March as Sky Arts continues to make cultural experiences accessible to everyone.
For over 15 years, National Theatre Live has been a pioneer in bringing the best of British theatre to communities around the world. Since its inception, the industry-leading initiative has released over 100 titles, reaching over 13 million people across 74 countries. National Theatre Live captures performances from the National Theatre's stages and beyond, working with leading creatives to share extraordinary stories, ensuring audiences always have the best seat in the house.
Coming to Sky Arts for their television premieres are:
Othello - 18 February, 9 PM
An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare's most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwen (The Alienist), and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance).
The Crucible - 25 February, 9 PM
A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller's captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Lyndsey Turner (Hamlet) directs this contemporary new staging filmed live at the National Theatre.
Frankenstein - 4 March, 9 PM (Jonny Lee Miller as the Creature) and 11 March, 9 PM (Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature)
Written by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley. Directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), featuring Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC's Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting).
Phil Edgar-Jones, Executive Director, Unscripted Originals at Sky, said: "Were delighted to continue our partnership with National Theatre Live and bring these phenomenal productions to TV audiences for the first time. The National Theatre never fails to deliver world-class storytelling, and these plays - featuring some remarkable talent - are no exception. We cant wait for our Sky Arts viewers across the country to experience them from their sofas."
Othello, The Crucible and Frankenstein will all be available on Sky Arts, Freeview and streaming service NOW.
For more information, please contact: oyinlola.oyegunle@sky.uk
About Sky ArtsSky Arts exists to bring more art to more people across the UK. In 2020, with the creative industries under serious threat, we threw open our doors to make the channel free for everyone to watch. We've redoubled our mission to increase access to the arts and we're committed to getting everyone involved. The fact is, we need the arts like never before, and Sky Arts brings them straight to your living room.
About National Theatre LiveNational Theatre Live, launched in 2009, brings the best of British theatre to audiences around the globe. With over 100 productions released to date, National Theatre Live is regularly screened in 2,500 venues across 74 countries, allowing millions of people to experience world-class theatre at their local big screen.
National Theatre Live captures performances from the National Theatre's stages and beyond, working with a range of leading creatives to share extraordinary stories. From timeless classics to critically acclaimed new writing, National Theatre Live productions are filmed live in front of audiences to create an immersive experience.
For more information, please visit ntlive.com
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