

National Theatre Live : A Small Family Business
Synopsis
Alan Ayckbourn's riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed returns to the National Theatre, where it premiered in 1987, winning the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Play.
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A Small Family Business
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-27
Top Cast
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- Director
- Tim Van Someren, Adam Penford
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Ayckbourn
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live : A Small Family Business
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Van Someren, Adam Penford
Alan Ayckbourn
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Ayckbourn
Writer
Tim Van Someren
Director
Adam Penford
Director
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What is National Theatre Live : A Small Family Business about?
Alan Ayckbourn's riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed returns to the National Theatre, where it premiered in 1987, winning the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Play.
Who directed National Theatre Live : A Small Family Business?
National Theatre Live : A Small Family Business was directed by Tim Van Someren, Adam Penford.
Who stars in National Theatre Live : A Small Family Business?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live : A Small Family Business includes Nigel Lindsay, Neal Barry, Stephen Beckett, Abby Cassidy, Matthew Cottle.
When was National Theatre Live : A Small Family Business released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live : A Small Family Business was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.




















