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A Little Life (18)

— ,Cinema 3
A man looks sad as he leans against a kitchen table on stage

Based on Hanya Yanagihara's acclaimed best seller, Ivo Van Hove directs the English language premiere of A Little Life with James Norton and Luke Thompson. 

Ivo van Hove (A View from the Bridge) brings to our screen A Little Life, following four college friends in New York City. Aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and prodigious lawyer Jude.

As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to pull the group apart, they find themselves bound by their love for Jude and the mysteries of his past. But when those secrets come to light, they finally learn that to know Jude St Francis is to understand the limitless potential of love in the face of life..

Filmed live at the Savoy Theatre, London, this record-breaking and beautifully performed production is the adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara's acclaimed novel.

Starring: James Norton (Happy Valley, Grantchester), Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin), Zach Wyatt (The Witcher) and Elliot Cowan (The Crown).

Tagged with: Cinema Event Cinema

USA 2022 dir Ivo van Hove 220 min

This production includes strong language, nudity, sexual violence, physical and emotional abuse, self-harm and suicide. There are also moments of flashing and strobe lighting. It is intended for mature audiences and viewer discretion is advised. For more detailed information about the production, including trigger warnings, please refer to the stage play website HERE.

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.