National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III - 2018

It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.

132min
2018
12A
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.8/10

Cast

Mark Gatiss profile pictureMark GatissGeorge III
Wilf Scolding profile pictureWilf ScoldingPrince of Wales
Sara Powell profile pictureSara PowellLady Elizabeth Pembroke
Nicholas Bishop profile pictureNicholas BishopWilliam Pitt
Jack Holden profile pictureJack HoldenGreville
Amanda Hadingue profile pictureAmanda HadingueFox / Dr Pepys
Stephanie Jacob profile pictureStephanie JacobDr Baker / Sherridan
Harry Kershaw profile pictureHarry KershawDuke of York

About National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III

National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III Overview

It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.

Age Rating: 12A
Runtime: 132min

Extra details

Original Title: National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III
Original Language: English
Directed By: Adam Penford
Production Companies
National Theatre