National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles(2018)
One day. Six cities. A thousand stories.
National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles Synopsis
For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. Follow along as we leap from a barber shop in Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.
National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles (2018) is a comedy and drama film directed by Bijan Sheibani, released on January 9, 2018 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Maynard Eziashi, Sule Rimi, Fisayo Akinade and Hammed Animashaun. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Bijan Sheibani
- Writers:
- Inua Ellams
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles (2018) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles.
Official Trailer | Barber Shop Chronicles | National Theatre at Home
Trailer
Barber Shop Chronicles | Rehearsal Room Diaries #1 | National Theatre at Home
Behind the Scenes
Barber Shop Chronicles | Rehearsal Room Diaries #2 | National Theatre at Home
Behind the Scenes
Barber Shop Chronicles | Vocal Transitions with Michael Henry | National Theatre
Behind the Scenes
National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maynard Eziashi
as Musa / Andile / Mensah
Sule Rimi
as Elnathan / Benjamin / Dwain
Fisayo Akinade
as Samuel
Hammed Animashaun
as Wallace / Timothy / Mohammed / Tinashe
Peter Bankolé
as Kwabena / Brian / Fabrice / Olawale
Simon Manyonda
as Tanaka / Fiifi
Patrice Naiambana
as Tokunbo / Paul / Simphiwe
Cyril Nri
as Emmauel
- Kwami Odoom
Kwami Odoom
as Ethan
Abdul Salis
as Kwame / Simon / Wole
Anthony Welsh
as Winston / Shoni
David Webber
as Abram / Ohene / Sizwe
Key crew
Directed by Bijan Sheibani, written by Inua Ellams.
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National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles (2018) includes Maynard Eziashi, Sule Rimi, Fisayo Akinade, Hammed Animashaun and Peter Bankolé. The film was directed by Bijan Sheibani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles released?
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National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles was released on January 9, 2018 and runs for 2h.
Is National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles worth watching?
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National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles (2018) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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