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The Motive and The Cue
WINNER OF THIS YEAR’S BEST PLAY
EVENING STANDARD THEATRE AWARDS
Following a highly acclaimed, sold-out run at the National Theatre, The Motive and the Cue transfers to the West End for a strictly limited 15-week run, playing at the Noël Coward Theatre from 9 December.
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Academy Award®, Tony Award® and Golden Globe winner Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy, The Ferryman) directs this startling production based on the making of Richard Burton and John Gielgud’s Hamlet on Broadway. Celebrated as ‘a love letter to theatre’ (Evening Standard), the fierce and funny new play by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) offers a glimpse into the politics of a rehearsal room and the relationship between art and celebrity.
Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new 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.
A ‘brilliant, compassionate new play’ (Financial Times) powered by ‘dazzling performances’ (Time Out), don’t miss Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss and Tuppence Middleton as Burton, Gielgud and Taylor.
Full West End casting to be announced.
The Motive and The CueGroups Theatre Tickets
Discounts and Savings when booking as a group.
Groups (10+)
Band A & B for £50, valid for Monday to Thursday performances.
To book group tickets please Call Group sales on +44 (0)344 4825 100 or
The Motive and The CueEducation Theatre Tickets
Discounts and Savings when booking for your school.
Schools (10+)
Band C seats for £25, plus 1 free teacher per 10 paying students. Valid for Monday – Thursday performances.
To book education tickets please Call the Education sales on +44(0) 344 4825 100 or
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The Motive and The CueHospitality
Champagne Package
Includes a Premium Seat, half a bottle of Champagne, a show programme, a souvenir brochure (where applicable) and a hospitality meet and greet service.
Call Hospitality on: +44(0)207 766 2112
VIP Package
Includes a Premium Seat, half a bottle of Champagne, a show programme, a souvenir brochure (where applicable), specially designated hospitality area, savoury canapés, your choice of drinks, and a theatre host.
Call Hospitality on: +44(0)207 766 2112
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The Motive and The Cue Rehearsals. Photography by Mark Douet.