National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights (2021)

0.0/10 • 122 min • Drama

Overview

On the set of a new film about Victorian artist JMW Turner, young actress Lou is haunted by an unresolved history. Meanwhile, in 1840 Londoners Lucy and Thomas try to come to terms with the meaning of freedom. Moving between London past and present, we embark on a powerfully personal voyage through time.

Cast

Anthony Aje

Billie

Paul Bradley

Turner / Roy

Karl Collins

Thomas / Trever

Kiza Deen

Lou / Olu

Rochelle Rose

Essie / Lucy

Matthew Seadon-Young

Ruskin / Johnson / Decker

Kudzai Sitima

Jess / Jeanie

Cathy Tyson

Danby / Mary / Meg / Shona

Everal Walsh

Clarke / Pearson / Benjamin

Luke Wilson

Caesar / Reuben

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