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Jack Absolute Flies Again (15)

National Theatre Live

A press still from Jack Absolute Flies Again, NT Live

A rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night).

After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms.

Emily Burns directs this spectacularly entertaining new version of Sheridan’s The Rivals. Featuring a cast including Caroline Quentin, Laurie Davidson, Natalie Simpson and Kelvin Fletcher.

LC = Locally classified

Please note: This film contains strobe and flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.

Event run time approximately 180 min

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