Dr. StrangeloveBBFC Certificate 12A

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley. A production from Patrick Myles and David Luff. Based on the motion picture directed by Stanley Kubrick, screenplay by Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern and Peter George, based on the book 'Red Alert' by Peter George.

"Steve Coogan is stellar ... One of the greatest films of all time"
-   Independent

"A fun, adventurous adaptation"
-   Guardian

"Coogan displays boundless energy and impeccable comic timing"
-   The Stage

"A masterful recreation of sublime comic acting"
-   Broadway World

"Truly one of the best films ever made"
-   Roger Ebert

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This presentation has been rated 12A by the BBFC.

This is a screening of a professional performance recorded live at The National Theatre.

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