

National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
Synopsis
A community is sleeping. If you listen closely, you can hear their dreams. The retired sea captain yearning for his lost love. The landlady living in terror of her guests. A father who can no longer access his memories. A son in search of redemption. As they awake to boiled eggs and the postman, the residents of a small Welsh village juggle old secrets and new realities.
Top Cast
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Owain Jenkins
Karl Johnson
Richard Jenkins
Susan Brown
Mrs Ogmore-Pritchard / Gossamer Beynon / Mrs Dai Bread 2
Ifan Huw Dafydd
Mr Waldo / Organ Morgan / Dai Bread / Butcher Beynon
Alan David
Mr Pritchard / Mr Pugh
Gillian Elisa
Mrs Willy Nilly / Mary Ann Sailors / Mrs Dai Bread 1
Michael Elwyn
Mr Edwards / Mr Ogmore / Lord Cutglass
Kezrena James
Rosie Probert / Mrs Cherry Owen
Andrew MacBean
Evans the Death / Utah Watkins / Sinbad
Lee Mengo
Nogood Boyo / Willy Nilly / Jack Black
Anthony O'Donnell
Captain Cat / Preacher
Siân Phillips
Mrs Utah Watkins / Polly Garter / Mrs Beyon
Gaynor Morgan Rees
Miss Price / Lily Smalls / Mrs Organ Morgan
Cleo Sylvestre
Mae Rose Cottage / Mrs Pugh
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lyndsey Turner
- Screenplay & Story
- Dylan Thomas, Siân Owen
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lyndsey Turner
Dylan Thomas, Siân Owen
Department Leadership Roster
Dylan Thomas
Writer
Lyndsey Turner
Director
Siân Owen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood
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What is National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood about?
A community is sleeping. If you listen closely, you can hear their dreams. The retired sea captain yearning for his lost love. The landlady living in terror of her guests. A father who can no longer access his memories. A son in search of redemption. As they awake to boiled eggs and the postman, the residents of a small Welsh village juggle old secrets and new realities.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood?
National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood was directed by Lyndsey Turner.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood includes Michael Sheen, Karl Johnson, Susan Brown, Ifan Huw Dafydd, Alan David.
When was National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Under Milk Wood was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.




















