Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Anthony Aje as Billie

Anthony Aje

Billie

Paul Bradley as Turner / Roy

Paul Bradley

Turner / Roy

Karl Collins as Thomas / Trever

Karl Collins

Thomas / Trever

Kiza Deen as Lou / Olu

Kiza Deen

Lou / Olu

Rochelle Rose as Essie / Lucy

Rochelle Rose

Essie / Lucy

Matthew Seadon-Young as Ruskin / Johnson / Decker

Matthew Seadon-Young

Ruskin / Johnson / Decker

Kudzai Sitima as Jess / Jeanie

Kudzai Sitima

Jess / Jeanie

Cathy Tyson as Danby / Mary / Meg / Shona

Cathy Tyson

Danby / Mary / Meg / Shona

Everal Walsh as Clarke / Pearson / Benjamin

Everal Walsh

Clarke / Pearson / Benjamin

Luke Wilson as Caesar / Reuben

Luke Wilson

Caesar / Reuben

Production Companies

National Theatre logoNational Theatre
Royal Exchange Theatre