Skip to content
National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman poster
IMDbIn Production2027United Kingdom

National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman

“Some love lasts a lifetime. Some secrets do too.”

Synopsis

Barrington Walker will tell you he has everything he could possibly want. Dapper and full of charm, he's a husband, father, grandfather, and a man of standing in his Hackney community. But Barry is also carrying a truth he has never managed to share...for the last 60 years he's been in a secret relationship with his best friend Morris. A story of love, family, and what it means to finally choose yourself, Mr Loverman spans six decades of life from Antigua to modern-day London. Danny Sapani is Barrington and Gary Beadle is Morris in Natasha Gordon's funny and tender adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo's acclaimed novel, directed by Paulette Randall MBE. This stage play was performed live at the Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre in London, UK.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paulette Randall
Screenplay & Story
Bernardine Evaristo, Natasha Gordon
Original Score
Joseph Roberts
Original Title
National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paulette Randall

Screenplay & Story

Bernardine Evaristo, Natasha Gordon

Original Score & Music

Joseph Roberts

Department Leadership Roster

Natasha Gordon

Natasha Gordon

Writer

Paulette Randall

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman.

Featured In Curated Collections

Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman.

National Theatre Live

All productions released by National Theatre Live, UK – either done directly by the Royal National Theatre or other UK venues/producers. [**NationalTheatre.org.uk**](https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk) / [**NTLive.com**](https://www.ntlive.com) / [**NTatHome.com**](https://www.ntathome.com) (for its US equivalent, see [**BroadwayHD**](https://www.tmdb.org/company/103196-broadwayhd) and site [**BroadwayHD.com**](https://www.broadwayhd.com).) Some productions were filmed _solely_ for their paid streaming channel "National Theatre at Home", and were branded without the "National Theatre Live" posters which those that also screened in cinemas typically got posters with. (plus: There was a 2009 BBC TV series entry titled "National Theatre Live" with the first five filmed productions that featured additional commentary, at #280519, but this was deleted by a mod!) ______________________________________________________________________ • **2024.05.09.Thu: Plays 1-100** - [**nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/national-theatre-live-100-plays-in-cinemas-1-25**](https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/national-theatre-live-100-plays-in-cinemas-1-25) _"National Theatre Live broadcast its 100th title, Nye, live from the Olivier stage. Now buckle up as we’re going to take you on a journey through all 100 NT Lives (you heard that right). From our first to our most recent, join us to recount all the incredible plays that have made it from the stage to the screen – with some fun facts thrown in for good measure!"_ ______________________________________________________________________ **What is National Theatre Live (NTL) & National Theatre at Home (NTaH)?** ([**Wikipedia**](https://w.wiki/9grq)) National Theatre Live is an initiative from the National Theatre (formerly "Royal National Theatre") in London, who record their own plays (and also may do/did some live broadcasts to cinemas too) and other non-National Theatre productions from selected indie/West-End theatre plays in London and beyond in the UK (eg. Chichester, et al.). Unless it's a live cinema viewing, typically once the live theatre run has ended these are then shown in cinemas. NTL cinema audiences are able to view play recordings at cinema screenings in the UK and globally (eg. Australia, Taiwan, et al.), with cinema releases either concurrently (or after an initial cinema release) also released on their paid streaming service National Theatre at Home. NTaH launched in 2020 offering access to over 100 productions, with new titles added monthly. All titles include captions, over 90% available with Audio Description, and a selection available in British Sign Language (BSL). Reaching theatre audiences globally, streaming to over 184 countries, a majority of audiences having never visited the National Theatre's South Bank home, and is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. 2026 research showed 99% of NTaH's audiences are outside London, with over 60% saying filmed theatre options support wider discoverability and increased overall theatre experiences.

205 titles

Similar Titles to National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman

Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling

  • 9.6
  • 10.0
  • 9.0
  • 8.0
  • 7.5
  • 10.0
  • 7.0
  • 7.1
  • 9.0
  • 8.0
  • 9.3
  • 6.6
  • 8.9
  • 7.0
  • 7.5
  • 8.1
  • 10.0

More Like National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman

Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.

6.6
6.9
7.1
7.2
7.3
6.3
7.8
6.8
6.4
6.0
5.9
6.2

Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman

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

What is National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman about?

Barrington Walker will tell you he has everything he could possibly want. Dapper and full of charm, he's a husband, father, grandfather, and a man of standing in his Hackney community. But Barry is also carrying a truth he has never managed to share...for the last 60 years he's been in a secret relationship with his best friend Morris. A story of love, family, and what it means to finally choose yourself, Mr Loverman spans six decades of life from Antigua to modern-day London. Danny Sapani is Barrington and Gary Beadle is Morris in Natasha Gordon's funny and tender adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo's acclaimed novel, directed by Paulette Randall MBE. This stage play was performed live at the Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre in London, UK.

Who directed National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman?

National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman was directed by Paulette Randall.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman includes Gary Beadle, Gabrielle Brooks, Llewella Gideon, Terique Jarrett, Jenny Jules.

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

National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman was released in 2027 with a total runtime of Unknown.

Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman?

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Mr Loverman was composed by Joseph Roberts.