

National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera
Synopsis
As London's East End scrubs up for the coronation, Mr and Mrs Peachum gear up for a bumper day in the beggary business. Keeping tight control of the city's underground – and their daughter’s whereabouts.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-24
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Rory Kinnear
Captain Macheath, aka 'Mac the Knife'
Rosalie Craig
Polly Peachum
Haydn Gwynne
Celia Peachum
Nick Holder
Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum
Sharon Small
Jenny Diver
Peter de Jersey
Chief Inspector 'Tiger' Brown
Debbie Kurup
Lucy Brown
George Ikediashi
The Balladeern / Pastor Kimball
Sarah Amankwah
Filch
Dominic Tighe
Robert, aka The Iceman
Jamie Beddard
Matthias, aka The Shadow
Andrew Buckley
Walter, aka The Scholar
Hammed Animashaun
Jimmy 'Retail'
Toyin Ayedun-Alase
Vixen
Rebecca Brewer
Betty
Ricky Butt
Ruby
Matt Cross
Officer Smith
Mark Carroll
Ensemble
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Wickham
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay, Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, Elisabeth Hauptmann, Simon Stephens
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Wickham
John Gay, Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, Elisabeth Hauptmann, Simon Stephens
Jamie Isbell
Kate Moore
Department Leadership Roster
John Gay
Writer
Kate Moore
Producer
Vicki Mortimer
Costume Design
Nick Wickham
Director
Jamie Isbell
Editor
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera
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What is National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera about?
As London's East End scrubs up for the coronation, Mr and Mrs Peachum gear up for a bumper day in the beggary business. Keeping tight control of the city's underground – and their daughter’s whereabouts.
Who directed National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera?
National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera was directed by Nick Wickham.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera includes Rory Kinnear, Rosalie Craig, Haydn Gwynne, Nick Holder, Sharon Small.
When was National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera?
National Theatre Live: The Threepenny Opera holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).




















