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Follies (12A)

National Theatre Encore

Artwork for National Theatre's Follies (2017)

Catch this encore screening of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, staged for the first time at the National Theatre. 

New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.

Tracie BennettJanie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies, in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, it’s directed by Dominic Cooke (The Comedy of Errors).

Winner of Academy, Tony, Grammy and Olivier awards, Sondheim’s previous work includes A Little Night MusicSweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George.

2017 UK Dir Dominic Cooke 135 min

Please note National Theatre Live: Follies will contain some strobe lighting

 

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