WJCT Public Media continues to present a variety of community events with the acclaimed stage production “The Motive and the Cue.” The film, directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes (Best Director, “American Beauty”) and written by Jack Thorne (“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”), will be screened on Wednesday, March 19, at WJCT Studios.
Starring Mark Gatiss (Mycroft Holmes in “Sherlock”) as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn (2020’s “Emma”) as Richard Burton, this critically acclaimed play captures the high-stakes drama behind a legendary Broadway production of “Hamlet” in 1964. With Elizabeth Taylor — played by Tuppence Middleton (Lucy Branson in “Downton Abbey: A New Era”) — married to Burton and Gielgud’s meticulous direction, two theatrical powerhouses collide in a battle of artistic vision.
Praised by critics as “a love letter to theatre” (Evening Standard) and “immaculately directed by Sam Mendes” (The Times), the production was filmed live during its sold-out run at the National Theatre.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Screening begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Popcorn, beer, wine, and refreshments available for purchase.
WJCT Studios is located at 100 Festival Park Ave., Jacksonville.
This recording of the theatrical production has a run time of three hours and includes a 15-minute intermission.
“This screening and partnership with the National Theatre and BY Experience is a unique opportunity to bring world-class theatre to Jacksonville,” said David McGowan, president and CEO of WJCT Public Media. “‘The Motive and the Cue’ is the first of what we hope will be an important addition to our regional arts and culture scene, as we bring a series of acclaimed productions by one of the world’s most acclaimed theatre companies to Jacksonville.”
For more information and tickets, go to wjct.org/events/community/the-motive-and-the-cue.
