
National Theatre Live: Underdog: The Other Other Brontë
“Reader, I think you know who is most quotable.”
Synopsis
Reader, I think you know who is most quotable. Charlotte Brontë has a confession about how one sister became an idol, and the other became known as the third sister. You know the one. No, not that one. The other, other one… Anne. This is not a story about well-behaved women. This is a story about the power of words. It’s about sisters and sisterhood, love and jealousy, support and competition. Directed by Northern Stage Artistic Director Natalie Ibu (The White Card), Sarah Gordon’s (The Edit) new play is an irreverent retelling of the life and legend of the Brontë sisters, and the story of the sibling power dynamics that shaped their uneven rise to fame. A co-production from National Theatre and Northern Stage
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Underdog: The Other Other Brontë | Official Trailer | National Theatre at HomeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-09
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- Director
- Natalie Ibu
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Gordon
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Underdog: The Other Other Brontë
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre, Northern Stage
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Natalie Ibu
Sarah Gordon
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Natalie Ibu
Director
Sarah Gordon
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Underdog: The Other Other Brontë
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What is National Theatre Live: Underdog: The Other Other Brontë about?
Reader, I think you know who is most quotable. Charlotte Brontë has a confession about how one sister became an idol, and the other became known as the third sister. You know the one. No, not that one. The other, other one… Anne. This is not a story about well-behaved women. This is a story about the power of words. It’s about sisters and sisterhood, love and jealousy, support and competition. Directed by Northern Stage Artistic Director Natalie Ibu (The White Card), Sarah Gordon’s (The Edit) new play is an irreverent retelling of the life and legend of the Brontë sisters, and the story of the sibling power dynamics that shaped their uneven rise to fame. A co-production from National Theatre and Northern Stage
Who directed National Theatre Live: Underdog: The Other Other Brontë?
National Theatre Live: Underdog: The Other Other Brontë was directed by Natalie Ibu.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Underdog: The Other Other Brontë?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Underdog: The Other Other Brontë includes Gemma Whelan, Adele James, Rhiannon Clements, Nick Blakeley, Adam Donaldson.
When was National Theatre Live: Underdog: The Other Other Brontë released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Underdog: The Other Other Brontë was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
