The Motive and the Cue

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Noël Coward Theatre, London

Booking from 9 Dec 23 - 23 Mar 24

What we love

A fierce and funny new play by Jack Thorne

Inspired by Letters from an Actor by William Redfield and John Gielgud Directs Richard Burton in Hamlet by Richard L. Stern.

Transfering to the West End, following a sold-out run at the National Theatre

“A Brilliant new play”

Financial Times

School trip offer

Band C seats reduced to £25 per student

1 free adult ticket per 10 students

Tickets valid for Mon–Thu evenings performances. All rates are for school groups of 10+, plus you’ll get 1 free adult ticket for every 10 students (11th ticket free). A maximum of 50-60 tickets per performance. Excluding performances in the weeks beginning 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 12 Feb. Please note, all rates exclude school holidays and any other blackout dates that may apply. All tickets are subject to availability. For more details and the latest rates, please get in touch.

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We regularly check that the costs and information are the latest and most up-to-date. However, please contact us directly if you need any further information or have a particular question.

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About The Motive and the Cue

Sam Mendes directs Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton, Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Tuppence Middleton as Elizabeth Taylor, in this fierce and funny new play by Jack Thorne, offering a glimpse into the politics of a rehearsal room and the relationship between art and celebrity.

1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

The hugely celebrated production of The Motive and the Cue transfers to the West End this December for 15 weeks only, following a sold-out run at the National Theatre.

“Funny, Witty and utterly compelling”

WhatsOnStage

“A love letter to theatre.”

Evening Standard

School trip & venue info

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Curriculum links

Subjects: Drama, History

Topics: Acting, Communication, Costume Design, History, Performance Skills, Performing Characters, Rehearsing, Relationships, Scripted Drama, Set Design, Staging, Storytelling, Understanding Drama & Theatre

Ages & suitability

Suitable for: KS3, KS4, KS5, Higher

Age Groups: 11-14, 14-16, Post 16

Things to know

Teachers: 1 free adult ticket per 10 students

Min. Group Size: 10 students

Adult/Student Ratio: At least 1 adult is recommended for every 10 students

SEND: Suitable for children with SEND (please speak to us for more information)

Toilet Facilities: Toilet facilities are available on-site

First Aid: A qualified first aider is on-site at all times

Accessibility

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We regularly check that the costs and information are the latest and most up-to-date. However, please contact us directly if you need any further information or have a particular question.

Address

Noël Coward Theatre
85-88 St Martin’s Lane
London WC2N 4AP

Coach parking & drop-off

Coach drop-off area nearby

Times

Mon: 7:30pm
Tue: 7:30pm
Wed: 7:30pm
Thu: 7:30pm

(Fri: 7:30pm, Sat: 2pm & 7:30pm also available without school’s discount)

Duration

2 hours, 40 minutes
(Including an interval)

Dates