National Theatre Live: Follies
2017, English. Directed by Tim Van Someren & Dominic Cooke.
New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Tim Van SomerenDirector
- Dominic CookeDirector
- Imelda StauntonSally Durant Plummer
- Peter ForbesBuddy Plummer
- Janie DeePhyllis Rogers Stone
- Philip QuastBenjamin Stone
- Tracie BennettCarlotta Campion
- Gary RaymondDimitri Weismann
- Jordan ShawKevin
- Fred HaigYoung Buddy
- Josephine BarstowHeidi Schiller
- Bruce GrahamRoscoe
- Dawn HopeStella Deems
- Adrian GroveSam Deems
Details
- Released
- 16 November 2017
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Stephen Sondheim, James Goldman
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What National Theatre Live: Follies is based on
National Theatre Live: Follies is adapted from a play or musical.
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How long is National Theatre Live: Follies?
National Theatre Live: Follies runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
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National Theatre Live: Follies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
National Theatre Live: Follies is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is National Theatre Live: Follies on?
National Theatre Live: Follies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 November 2017. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like National Theatre Live: Follies?
If you liked National Theatre Live: Follies, try Feel the Beat, Sunshine on Leith, Kinky Boots: The Musical.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Follies?
National Theatre Live: Follies (2017) was directed by Tim Van Someren and Dominic Cooke and stars Imelda Staunton, Peter Forbes, Janie Dee.
What is National Theatre Live: Follies based on?
National Theatre Live: Follies is adapted from a play or musical.