National Theatre Live: Small Island(2019)
National Theatre Live: Small Island Synopsis
Embark on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury, England. The play follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots.
National Theatre Live: Small Island (2019) is a drama film directed by Rufus Norris, released on June 27, 2019 with a runtime of 2h 55m. It stars Leah Harvey, Aisling Loftus, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr and CJ Beckford. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Rufus Norris
- Writers:
- Andrea Levy, Helen Edmundson
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: Small Island (2019) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: Small Island Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for National Theatre Live: Small Island.
Official Trailer | Small Island - Stage Adaptation | National Theatre at Home
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Official Teaser | Small Island | National Theatre at Home
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Official Clip | Some Kind Of Spitfire | Small Island - National Theatre at Home
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Official Clip | Boarding The Empire Windrush | Small Island - National Theatre at Home
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Official Clip | Queenie and Gilbert First Meet | Small Island - National Theatre at Home
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'I'm only 93!' Windrush Passenger Alford Gardner | Small Island - National Theatre at Home
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Small Island | The Music | How We Made It
Behind the Scenes
National Theatre Live: Small Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leah Harvey
as Hortense Roberts
Aisling Loftus
as Queenie Buxton
Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
as Gilbert Joseph
- CJ Beckford
CJ Beckford
as Michael Roberts
Paul Bentall
Jacqueline Boatswain
- Phoebe Frances Brown
Phoebe Frances Brown
- Chereen Buckley
Chereen Buckley
- Cavan Clarke
Cavan Clarke
- Shiloh Coke
Shiloh Coke
Beatie Edney
Adam Ewan
Key crew
Directed by Rufus Norris, written by Andrea Levy and Helen Edmundson.
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National Theatre Live: Small Island Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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National Theatre Live: Small Island – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch National Theatre Live: Small Island online?
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: Small Island?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: Small Island (2019) includes Leah Harvey, Aisling Loftus, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, CJ Beckford and Paul Bentall. The film was directed by Rufus Norris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: Small Island released?
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National Theatre Live: Small Island was released on June 27, 2019 and runs for 2h 55m.
Is National Theatre Live: Small Island worth watching?
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National Theatre Live: Small Island (2019) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for National Theatre Live: Small Island?
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