

National Theatre Live: Top Girls
Synopsis
Now hiring: top girls wanted for prestige positions. Must be self-motivated go-getters with an appetite for success. No timewasters. Marlene is the first woman to head the Top Girls employment agency. But she has no plans to stop there. With Maggie in at Number 10 and a spirit of optimism consuming the country, Marlene knows that the future belongs to women like her.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Girls | Teaser trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lucy Black
Joyce
Jessica Brindle
Shona
Lucy Ellinson
Patient Griselda
Amanda Hadingue
Louise
Liv Hill
Angie
Ebony Jonelle
Waitress
Katherine Kingsley
Marlene
Wendy Kweh
Lady Nijō
Amanda Lawrence
Pope Joan
Marcia Lecky
Ensemble
Charlotte Lucas
Win
Ashley McGuire
Dull Gret
Ashna Rabheru
Kit
Roisin Rae
Mrs Kidd
Siobhan Redmond
Isabella Bird
Kate Tydman
Ensemble
Nadia Williams
Nell
Naomi Yang
Jeanine
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lyndsey Turner
- Screenplay & Story
- Caryl Churchill
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Top Girls
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lyndsey Turner
Caryl Churchill
Department Leadership Roster
Caryl Churchill
Writer
Lyndsey Turner
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Top Girls
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What is National Theatre Live: Top Girls about?
Now hiring: top girls wanted for prestige positions. Must be self-motivated go-getters with an appetite for success. No timewasters. Marlene is the first woman to head the Top Girls employment agency. But she has no plans to stop there. With Maggie in at Number 10 and a spirit of optimism consuming the country, Marlene knows that the future belongs to women like her.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Top Girls?
National Theatre Live: Top Girls was directed by Lyndsey Turner.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Top Girls?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Top Girls includes Lucy Black, Jessica Brindle, Lucy Ellinson, Amanda Hadingue, Liv Hill.
When was National Theatre Live: Top Girls released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Top Girls was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.




















