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National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights

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On the set of a new film about Victorian artist JMW Turner, young actress Lou is haunted by an unresolved history. Meanwhile, in 1840 Londoners Lucy and Thomas try to come to terms with the meaning of freedom. Moving between London past and present, we embark on a powerfully personal voyage through time.

Directed byMiranda Cromwell

Play
Status
Released
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
EN
Released
October 6, 2021
Studios
National TheatreRoyal Exchange Theatre

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
ROCKETS AND BLUE LIGHTS: TRAILER

ROCKETS AND BLUE LIGHTS: TRAILER

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Anthony Aje

Anthony Aje

Billie

Paul Bradley

Paul Bradley

Turner / Roy

Karl Collins

Karl Collins

Thomas / Trever

Kiza Deen

Kiza Deen

Lou / Olu

Rochelle Rose

Rochelle Rose

Essie / Lucy

Matthew Seadon-Young

Matthew Seadon-Young

Ruskin / Johnson / Decker

Kudzai Sitima

Kudzai Sitima

Jess / Jeanie

Cathy Tyson

Cathy Tyson

Danby / Mary / Meg / Shona

Everal Walsh

Everal Walsh

Clarke / Pearson / Benjamin

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Caesar / Reuben

Creative team
Directed by
Miranda Cromwell
Miranda Cromwell
Written by
Winsome Pinnock
Winsome Pinnock

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