National Theatre Live: Small Island fingerprintBig heart, strong craft, low-key.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and hopeful
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
History, society, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
National Theatre Live: Small Island is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and hopeful
Much of it is about family and growing up.
Emotionally, it's moving, hopeful, and cathartic. Much of it is about family and growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
History, society, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, society, and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
The performances, characters, and direction stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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2 h 55 min
National Theatre Live: Small Island runs 2 h 55 min.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
8.6
