National Theatre Live cinema – or National Theatre on Screen – launched in 2009 with a broadcast of Phèdre starring Helen Mirren, and has since broadcast over twenty other productions live from the National Theatre in cinemas, UK and worldwide. Each broadcast is filmed in front of a live audience, with cameras carefully positioned throughout the auditorium to ensure that audiences get the 'best seat in the house'. National Theatre on Screen invites the spirit of the National Theatre, in allowing their best productions to reach as wide an audience as possible.
National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem, Tom Stoppard
UK cinemas welcome the new Stoppard play to over 550 screens nationwide: broadcasting live from the Dorfman Theatre, Stoppard The Hard Problem will be showing at NT live cinemas, London and nationwide, on 16 April.
Over a decade since his last play at the National and five years after writing The Royal Court's Rock’n’Roll, Tom Stoppard's new “brain-science” play swiftly sold out. It has provoked mixed reviews: critical reactions range from an impressive four stars to a distinctly disappointed two. If you missed out on a coveted ticket, book now to see The Hard Problem on screen and decide for yourself.
Cinema listings for NT Live, The Hard Problem
Cinema listings for National Theatre live will be released nearer to The Hard Problem, NT Live release date of 16th of April, but we would recommend catching it at one of the many Curzons that participate in the National Theatre on Screen programme.
Cinemas showing The Hard Problem, National Theatre on Screen
Centra: Cinemas showing The Hard Problem in Central London: Curzon Soho
The cinema has a reputation for screening challenging and unusual films, as well as hosting Q&As with top directors and actors (Terry Gilliam made a recent appearance) and tempting customers with the delectable baked goods of Konditor and Cook.
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West: Cinemas showing The Hard Problem in West London: The Curzon Victoria
Surreptitiously housed in this minimalist, glass-fronted building, the new Curzon Victoria looks more like a private member’s bar than a cinema. Stylishly lit, with spacious seats housed in intimate, comfortable screening rooms, it's a gem that's still relatively unknown.
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East: Cinemas showing The Hard Problem in East London: The Barbican
The Barbican’s brutalist architecture may divide opinion, but its cinema – which often hosts film festivals and plays old classics – is definitely worth a visit. There is also a generous range of discounts for 16-25s: click here to find out more.
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South: Cinemas showing The Hard Problem in South London: The Ritzy
Brixton's historic Ritzy is known for its relaxed atmosphere and eclectic programme of art-house films, documentaries and Hollywood blockbusters. The range of craft beers on offer make The Ritzy a cut above the rest.
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North: Cinemas showing The Hard Problem in North London: Screen on the Green, Islington
This historic cinema is a favourite amongst Islingtonites. With its ionic, red neon facade, and renowned for its great hospitality, the Screen on the Green is our pick for North London.
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What | The Hard Problem: National Theatre Live |
Where | Curzon Soho, 99 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 5DY | MAP |
Nearest tube | Victoria (underground) |
When |
On 16 Apr 15, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Price | £10 |
Website | Click here to go to the National Theatre live website for booking. |