

National Theatre Live: Travelling Light
Synopsis
In a remote village in Eastern Europe, around 1900, the young Motl Mendl is entranced by the flickering silent images on his father's cinematograph.
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National Theatre Live: Travelling Light starring Antony Sher - Talking Heads
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-01-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Norma Atallah
Wife
Jack Chissick
Reb Gershon
Harry Dickman
Rabbi
Mark Extance
Mo
Michael Grinter
Dying Man
Colin Haigh
Josef
Paul Jesson
Maurice Montgomery
Jeffry Kaplow
Reb Korovitz
Tom Keller
Teacher
Sue Kelvin
Tsippa
Abigail McKern
Ida
Damien Molony
Motl Mendl / Nate Dershowitz
Antony Sher
Jacob Bindel
Karl Theobald
Itzak
Alexis Zegerman
Rivka
Tom Allwinton
Yeshiva Boy
Roy Baron
Yeshiva Boy
Pablo Carciofa
Yeshiva Boy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Lough, Nicholas Hytner
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Wright
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Travelling Light
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Lough, Nicholas Hytner
Nicholas Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Lough
Director
Nicholas Hytner
Director
Nicholas Wright
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Travelling Light
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What is National Theatre Live: Travelling Light about?
In a remote village in Eastern Europe, around 1900, the young Motl Mendl is entranced by the flickering silent images on his father's cinematograph.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Travelling Light?
National Theatre Live: Travelling Light was directed by Robin Lough, Nicholas Hytner.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Travelling Light?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Travelling Light includes Norma Atallah, Jack Chissick, Harry Dickman, Mark Extance, Michael Grinter.
When was National Theatre Live: Travelling Light released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Travelling Light was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.




















