

National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer
“A family united by grief, divided by truth.”
Synopsis
Violet Venable is determined to protect the reputation of her late son Sebastian – but her niece Catharine has a different story about what happened last summer. When Catharine's memories are challenged, it falls to a young doctor to decide whose version of events to believe. A haunting tale of family, trauma and competing truths, Suddenly Last Summer is one of Tennessee Williams' most gripping plays. Michael Grandage returns to the National Theatre after more than 15 years to direct Emma Corrin and Harriet Walter in this rarely performed masterpiece. This stage play was performed live at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre in London, UK.
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- Director
- Michael Grandage
- Screenplay & Story
- Tennessee Williams
- Original Score
- Adam Cork
- Original Title
- National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Grandage
Tennessee Williams
Adam Cork
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Michael Grandage
Director
Tennessee Williams
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer
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What is National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer about?
Violet Venable is determined to protect the reputation of her late son Sebastian – but her niece Catharine has a different story about what happened last summer. When Catharine's memories are challenged, it falls to a young doctor to decide whose version of events to believe. A haunting tale of family, trauma and competing truths, Suddenly Last Summer is one of Tennessee Williams' most gripping plays. Michael Grandage returns to the National Theatre after more than 15 years to direct Emma Corrin and Harriet Walter in this rarely performed masterpiece. This stage play was performed live at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre in London, UK.
Who directed National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer?
National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer was directed by Michael Grandage.
Who stars in National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer?
The principal cast of National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer includes Mofé Akàndé, Emma Beattie, Emma Corrin, Iwan Davies, Arty Froushan.
When was National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer released and how long is it?
National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer was released in 2027 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre at Home: Suddenly Last Summer was composed by Adam Cork.




















