Road House Cinema is proud to announce an extraordinary cultural experience for theatre lovers. For the first time ever, the best of British Theatre Productions from the acclaimed National Theatre will be screened on the big screen at Road House Cinema, Whale Coast Mall, Hermanus.
The uniquely curated line-up promises to captivate audiences of all tastes, featuring award-winning performances, celebrated actors, and iconic productions. Each production will premiere on a Sunday, with an encore performance the following Thursday. The stellar line up consists of:.Frankenstein – Dates: 23 February at 19:30 & 27 February @ 19:30 Runtime: 140 minutes / Genre: Live Theatre / Directed by: Danny Boyle and Tim van Someren Starring: Jonny Lee Miller, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andreea Paduraru. Synopsis: A breathtaking adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic tale, this production follows the creature’s journey of despair and determination as he tracks down his creator..Present Laughter – Dates: 2 March at 18:30 and 6 March at 18:30 Runtime: 180 minutes / Genre: Live Theatre / Directed by: Matthew Warchus Starring: Andrew Scott Synopsis: A provocative Noël Coward comedy that hilariously unravels the chaotic life of Garry Essendine, a star actor battling identity crises and romantic entanglements..The Motive and the Cue – Dates: 9 March at 18:30 and 13 March at 18:30 Runtime: 180 minutes / Genre: Live Theatre / Directed by: Sam Mendes Starring: Tuppence Middleton, Mark Gatiss, Johnny Flynn Synopsis: A compelling behind-the-scenes look at Richard Burton and John Gielgud’s artistic clash during a groundbreaking Broadway production of Hamlet..Fleabag – Dates: 16 March at 19:30 and 20 March at 19:30 Runtime: 80 minutes / Genre: Live Theatre / Directed by: Tony Grech-Smith and Vicky Jones Starring: Phoebe Waller-Bridge Synopsis: The original one-woman play that inspired the hit TV series brings a razor-sharp, hilarious exploration of life, love, and awkward encounters..The importance of being earnest – Dates: 23 March at 18:30 and 27 March at 18:30 Runtime: 180 minutes / Genre: Live Theatre / Directed by: Max Webster Starring: Sharon D Clarke, Ncuti Gatwa Synopsis: A joyful re-imagining of Oscar Wilde’s celebrated comedy, where mistaken identities and hilarious antics reveal truths about love and society..Hamlet – Dates: 30 March at 17:30 and 3 April at 17:30 Runtime: 210 minutes / Genre: Live Theatre / Directed by: Lyndsey Turner Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch Synopsis: Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the iconic role of Hamlet in Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of revenge and morality. “This is part of our ongoing effort to ensure that we bring world-class productions to a local audience,” says CEO Ben Cowley, “without having to travel abroad to experience the magic of these shows. Road House Cinema is committed to supporting the very finest of arts.”.Bookings now open. Tickets are available for all shows at www.roadhousecinema.co.za. For more information, call 028 312 8139 or visit the Facebook page: @RoadHouseCinemaZA.