July 1940. After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms. A rollicking comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night).
- Status
- Released
- Production
- National Theatre
Keywords
- based on play or musical
- 1940s
- filmed play
- live theatre
- filmed theater
- national theatre
- royal national theatre
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Top Cast
Laurie Davidson as Jack Absolute
Natalie Simpson as Lydia Languish
Caroline Quentin as Mrs Malaprop
Peter Forbes as Sir Anthony Absolute
Helena Wilson as Julia Melville
Jordan Metcalfe as Roy Faulkland
Kerry Howard as Lucy
James Corrigan as Bob 'Wingnut' Acres
Top Crew
Emily Burns · Director
Oliver Chris · Writer
Richard Bean · Writer
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