National Theatre Live:
Dr. Strangelove
NT Live Encore Screening at Theatre Porto – get tickets – NOW BOOKING!
Date Friday 28th March 2025, 7pm
Certificate 12A
co-adapted by Armando Iannucci
co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.
This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.
A production from Patrick Myles and David Luff. Based on the motion picture directed by Stanley Kubrick, screenplay by Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern and Peter George, based on the book ‘Red Alert’ by Peter George.
★★★★★
‘A masterful recreation of sublime comic acting’
Broadway World
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★★★★
‘Steve Coogan triumphs in Kubrick’s Cold War satire’
Daily Express
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★★★★
‘Steve Coogan displays boundless energy and impeccable comic timing’
The Stage
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★★★★
‘Impressive staging peppered with sensationally unhinged performances’
Daily Mail
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Further information
- This production has been rated a 15 by the BBFC
- Running time Approx. 2 hours and 30 mins including one 15 min interval
- Read more at NT Live
Booking information
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Please note all seating is standard, un-reserved bench and back-rest seating (lovely cushions are provided).
- Standard – Adult Ticket (25+) £12
- Young Person (Under 25) £10
- Concession by conscience £10
