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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb20232h 19mUnited Kingdom

National Theatre Live: Hex

“A vividly original retelling of the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ fairy tale”

Synopsis

Deep in the wood, a lonely fairy longs for someone to bless. When she is summoned to the palace to help the princess sleep, her dream turns into a nightmare and her blessing becomes a curse. Soon, she is plunged into a frantic, hundred-year quest to somehow make everything right.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Hex the Musical: 2022 Trailer at the National TheatreOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-20

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Rufus Norris
Screenplay & Story
Katrina Lindsay, Tanya Ronder, Rufus Norris
Original Score
Jim Fortune
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Hex
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 19m
Production Studios
National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Rufus Norris

Screenplay & Story

Katrina Lindsay, Tanya Ronder, Rufus Norris

Original Score & Music

Jim Fortune

Department Leadership Roster

Tanya Ronder

Writer

Rufus Norris

Rufus Norris

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Hex

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is National Theatre Live: Hex about?

Deep in the wood, a lonely fairy longs for someone to bless. When she is summoned to the palace to help the princess sleep, her dream turns into a nightmare and her blessing becomes a curse. Soon, she is plunged into a frantic, hundred-year quest to somehow make everything right.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Hex?

National Theatre Live: Hex was directed by Rufus Norris.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Hex?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Hex includes Michael Elcock, Rosie Graham, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Lisa Lambe, Michael Matus.

When was National Theatre Live: Hex released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: Hex was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.

Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Hex?

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Hex was composed by Jim Fortune.