12 Jun 2013
National Theatre Live: The Audience
For sixty years, Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace, a meeting like no other in British public life, it is private.
Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale
A jealous king jeopardizes his family, friendships and succession.
Top Billed Cast
Judi Dench Paulina
Kenneth Branagh Leontes
Miranda Raison Hermione
Jaygann Ayeh Archidamus
Tom Bateman Florizel
Jessie Buckley Perdita
Vera Chok Dorcas
John Dagleish Autolycus
Hadley Fraser Polixenes
Adam Garcia Lord Amadis
Taylor James Capino
David Jones Jr. Young Shakespeare
Zoe Rainey Emilia
Stuart Neal Dion
Michael Rouse Gaoler/Mariner
John Shrapnel Camilo
Kathryn Wilder Mopsa
Pierre Atri Mamillius
Jack Colgrave Hirst The Clown
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