National Theatre Live: The Magistrate (2013)

National Theatre Live: The Magistrate (2013) poster

Academy Award nominee and Tony Award-winner John Lithgow (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Shrek, 3rd Rock from the Sun) takes the title role in Arthur Wing Pinero’s uproarious Victorian farce, directed by Olivier Award-winner Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You and Into the Woods, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London). In a similar vein to the National Theatre’s smash-hit classic comedies, She Stoops to Conquer and London Assurance, The Magistrate is sure to have audiences doubled up with laughter. When amiable magistrate Posket (John Lithgow) marries Agatha (Olivier Award-winner Nancy Carroll, After the Dance), little does he realise she’s dropped five years from her age – and her son’s. When her deception looks set to be revealed, it sparks a series of hilarious indignities and outrageous mishaps.

Director: Timothy Sheader
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 152 min
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Production: National Theatre
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Timothy Sheader
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Theatre Live: The Magistrate about?
Academy Award nominee and Tony Award-winner John Lithgow (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Shrek, 3rd Rock from the Sun) takes the title role in Arthur Wing Pinero’s uproarious Victorian farce, directed by Olivier Award-winner Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You and Into the Woods, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London). In a similar vein to the National Theatre’s smash-hit classic comedies, She Stoops to Conquer and London Assurance, The Magistrate is sure to have audiences doubled up with laughter. When amiable magistrate Posket (John Lithgow) marries Agatha (Olivier Award-winner Nancy Carroll, After the Dance), little does he realise she’s dropped five years from her age – and her son’s. When her deception looks set to be revealed, it sparks a series of hilarious indignities and outrageous mishaps.
Who directed National Theatre Live: The Magistrate?
National Theatre Live: The Magistrate was directed by Timothy Sheader.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Magistrate?
National Theatre Live: The Magistrate stars John Lithgow, Nancy Carroll, Christina Cole, Nicholas Burns, Nicholas Blane, Jonathan Coy.
How long is National Theatre Live: The Magistrate?
National Theatre Live: The Magistrate has a runtime of 2h 32m (152 minutes).
What genre is National Theatre Live: The Magistrate?
National Theatre Live: The Magistrate is a Comedy film.
Where was National Theatre Live: The Magistrate produced?
National Theatre Live: The Magistrate was produced in United Kingdom.