

National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again
Synopsis
July 1940. After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms. A rollicking comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night).
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Trailer: Jack Absolute Flies Again at the National TheatreOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Laurie Davidson
Jack Absolute
Natalie Simpson
Lydia Languish
Caroline Quentin
Mrs Malaprop
Peter Forbes
Sir Anthony Absolute
Helena Wilson
Julia Melville
Jordan Metcalfe
Roy Faulkland
Kerry Howard
Lucy
James Corrigan
Bob 'Wingnut' Acres
Kelvin Fletcher
Dudley Scunthorpe
Akshay Sharan
Bikram 'Tony' Khattri
Tim Steed
Brian Coventry
Theo Cowen
Peter Kingsmith
Shailan Gohil
Flight Sergeant Sampson
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Burns
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Chris, Richard Bean
- Original Score
- Paul Englishby
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Burns
Oliver Chris, Richard Bean
Paul Englishby
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Burns
Director
Oliver Chris
Writer
Richard Bean
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again
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What is National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again about?
July 1940. After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms. A rollicking comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night).
Who directed National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again?
National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again was directed by Emily Burns.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again includes Laurie Davidson, Natalie Simpson, Caroline Quentin, Peter Forbes, Helena Wilson.
When was National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again was composed by Paul Englishby.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again?
National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).




















