No account required. Free to use. Updated daily.
National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art

National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art

2010
Movie
145 min
8.0 / 10
Drama
Comedy

Overview

National Theatre Live’s 2010 broadcast of Alan Bennett’s acclaimed play The Habit of Art, with Richard Griffiths, Alex Jennings, and Frances de la Tour, returns to cinemas as part of the National Theatre's 50th anniversary celebrations. Benjamin Britten, sailing uncomfortably close to the wind with his new opera, Death in Venice, seeks advice from his former collaborator and friend, W H Auden. During this imagined meeting, their first for 25 years, they are observed and interrupted by, amongst others, their future biographer and a young man from the local bus station. Alan Bennett’s play is as much about the theatre as it is about poetry or music. It looks at the unsettling desires of two difficult men, and at the ethics of biography. It reflects on growing old, on creativity and inspiration, and on persisting when all passion’s spent: ultimately, on the habit of art. One of the first five episodes also released on terrestrial TV on a 2009 BBC TV series titled "National Theatre Live".

Where to Watch

Not currently available for streaming in United States.

Search on JustWatch

Cast

Richard Griffiths

Richard Griffiths

Fitz / W. H. Auden

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Henry / Benjamin Britten

Frances de la Tour

Frances de la Tour

Kay

Stephen Wight

Stephen Wight

Tim / Stuart

Philip Childs

Philip Childs

Brian

Elliot Levey

Elliot Levey

Neil

John Heffernan

John Heffernan

George

Barbara Kirby

Barbara Kirby

Joan

Martin Chamberlain

Martin Chamberlain

Ralph

Laurence Belcher

Laurence Belcher

Young Boy

Similar Titles

Frequently Asked Questions about National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art

Where can I watch National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art?

National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art is not currently available on any streaming subscription service. Check back soon or look into renting or buying it digitally.

Can I rent National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art online?

National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art is not yet available to rent digitally. It may still be in theaters or the digital release has not been scheduled yet. Check back soon.

Can I buy National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art digitally?

National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art is not yet available to purchase digitally.

Is National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art in theaters?

National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art is not currently playing in theaters. It has either finished its theatrical run or was released exclusively for digital platforms.