NT Live: Dr. Strangelove

JULY 19, 7PM

co-adapted by Armando Iannucci
co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.

Run time: 180 minutes


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Whether you come along to the live broadcast, or catch one of many replays, you’ll have the best seats in the house.

And you’ll be part of something much bigger. There’ll be thousands of others all around the world watching along with you. Sharing every gasp, every laugh, every dramatic moment.

‘Steve Coogan is stellar’ – Independent

‘A fun, adventurous adaptation’ – Guardian

‘Coogan displays boundless energy and impeccable comic timing’ – The Stage

‘A masterful recreation of sublime comic acting’ – Broadway World

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