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The Motive and the Cue · National Theatre (2023) | Stage Door Society

The Motive and the Cue

Production

National Theatre

The Motive and the Cue · 2023 · National Theatre

Backstage Burton-Gielgud rivalry

Creative team

Director: Sam Mendes
Conductor: —
Set design: Es Devlin
Costumes: —
Choreography: —