The Motive & The Clue
Sunday September 15, 2024  3pm - 5:40pm (2 Hours 40 Minutes)
Theatre Wheelchair Accessible

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 902-532-7704

Sam Mendes directs Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton, Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Tuppence Middleton as Elizabeth Taylor, in this fierce and funny new play by Jack Thorne, offering a glimpse into the politics of a rehearsal room and the relationship between art and celebrity.

1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction.

But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

The hugely celebrated production of The Motive and the Cue transfers to the West End, following a sold-out run at the National Theatre.
“★★★★★ “Unmissably extraordinary. Two acting titans dazzle in a love letter to theatre” ~Telegraph
“★★★★★ “Intimate yet epic in a way we long for from theatre yet rarely get. Mark Gatiss gives the performance of his life.” ~The Times
“★★★★★ “Funny, witty and utterly compelling” ~WhatsOnStage

Nominated for three Olivier Awards 2024 including:
Best New Play
Best Actor – Mark Gatiss
Best Director – Sam Mendes

Estimated Run Time 2h 40m

King’s Theatre is committed to making live performances accessible to all audiences. If cost is a barrier please contact our Box Office for Bursary Tickets: boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca or 902-532-7704.

Doors open 45 minutes before showtime. Please arrive early.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian when attending a King’s Theatre event

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