National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2017)

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In the early hours of the morning on the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the new professor and his wife to their home for some after-party drinks. As the alcohol flows and dawn approaches, the young couple are drawn into George and Martha’s toxic games until the evening reaches its climax in a moment of devastating truth-telling.

Director: Tim Van Someren
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 198 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Adam Cork
Editing: Jamie Isbell
Production: National Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness

Keywords

family conflict, filmed theater, theatre, nt live

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Tim Van Someren
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? about?
In the early hours of the morning on the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the new professor and his wife to their home for some after-party drinks. As the alcohol flows and dawn approaches, the young couple are drawn into George and Martha’s toxic games until the evening reaches its climax in a moment of devastating truth-telling.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf??
National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was directed by Tim Van Someren.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf??
National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? stars Imelda Staunton, Conleth Hill, Imogen Poots, Luke Treadaway.
How long is National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf??
National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? has a runtime of 3h 18m (198 minutes).
What genre is National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf??
National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a Drama film.
Where was National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? produced?
National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf??
The themes of National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness.