

National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles
“One day. Six cities. A thousand stories.”
Synopsis
For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. Follow along as we leap from a barber shop in Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.
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Official Trailer | Barber Shop Chronicles | National Theatre at HomeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Maynard Eziashi
Musa / Andile / Mensah
Sule Rimi
Elnathan / Benjamin / Dwain
Fisayo Akinade
Samuel
Hammed Animashaun
Wallace / Timothy / Mohammed / Tinashe
Peter Bankolé
Kwabena / Brian / Fabrice / Olawale
Simon Manyonda
Tanaka / Fiifi
Patrice Naiambana
Tokunbo / Paul / Simphiwe
Cyril Nri
Emmauel
Kwami Odoom
Ethan
Abdul Salis
Kwame / Simon / Wole
Anthony Welsh
Winston / Shoni
David Webber
Abram / Ohene / Sizwe
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bijan Sheibani
- Screenplay & Story
- Inua Ellams
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bijan Sheibani
Inua Ellams
Department Leadership Roster
Bijan Sheibani
Director
Inua Ellams
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles about?
For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. Follow along as we leap from a barber shop in Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?
National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles was directed by Bijan Sheibani.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles includes Maynard Eziashi, Sule Rimi, Fisayo Akinade, Hammed Animashaun, Peter Bankolé.
When was National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.




















