

National Theatre Live: Les Blancs
Synopsis
An African country teeters on the edge of civil war. A society prepares to drive out its colonial present and claim an independent future. Racial tensions boil over. Tshembe, returned home from England for his father’s funeral, finds himself in the eye of the storm.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer | Les Blancs | National Theatre at HomeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-25
Top Cast
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The Woman
Gary Beadle
Abioseh Matoseh
Sidney Cole
Peter
Elliot Cowan
Charlie Morris
James Fleet
Dr. Willy Dekoven
Clive Francis
Major George Rice
Tunji Kasim
Eric
Anna Madeley
Dr. Martha Gotterling
Roger Jean Nsengiyumva
Ngago
Siân Phillips
Madame Neilsen
Danny Sapani
Tshembe Matoseh
Fola Akintola
Boy
Xhanti Mbonzongwana
Boy
Tumo Reetsang
Boy
Nofenishala Mvotyo
Ensemble
Anna-Maria Nabirye
Ensemble
Nogcinile Yekani Moaqobiso
Ensemble
Mpahleni (Madosini) Latozi
Ensemble
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yaël Farber
- Screenplay & Story
- Lorraine Hansberry
- Original Score
- Adam Cork
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Les Blancs
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yaël Farber
Lorraine Hansberry
Adam Cork
Department Leadership Roster
Soutra Gilmour
Costume Design
Lorraine Hansberry
Writer
Yaël Farber
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Les Blancs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is National Theatre Live: Les Blancs about?
An African country teeters on the edge of civil war. A society prepares to drive out its colonial present and claim an independent future. Racial tensions boil over. Tshembe, returned home from England for his father’s funeral, finds himself in the eye of the storm.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Les Blancs?
National Theatre Live: Les Blancs was directed by Yaël Farber.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Les Blancs?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Les Blancs includes Sheila Atim, Gary Beadle, Sidney Cole, Elliot Cowan, James Fleet.
When was National Theatre Live: Les Blancs released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Les Blancs was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Les Blancs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Les Blancs was composed by Adam Cork.




















