$14/$18
Doors 10:30am
Show 11:00am

Wholly tremendous.’ Daily Telegraph

'Funny and truthful, good-hearted, spiky, full of surprises. I loved every minute.’ The Times

‘Helen Mirren makes The Audiencea right-royal night out.’ Independent

‘Helen Mirren dazzles again as Queen.’ Metro

Production overview:Academy Award®-winner Helen Mirren (The Queen), plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Tony Award®-winning production of The Audience. Captured live from London’s West End in 2013, the original broadcast returns to international cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. No one knows what they discuss, not even their spouses.From the old warrior Winston Churchill, to Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher and finally David Cameron, the Queen advises her prime ministers on all matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.The Audienceis written by Peter Morgan (The Queen) and directed by two-time Tony Award® winner and Academy Award®-nominated director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours), and was presented in the West End by Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions, Robert Fox and Andy Harries.Cast and creative team includesHelen MirrenPlays Queen Elizabeth IIHaydn GwynPlays Margaret ThatcherRichard McCabePlays Harold WilsonRobert HardyPlays Winston Churchill

Website:
http://ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ntlout17-the-audience