National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove

Overview

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack. Based on the motion picture directed by Stanley Kubrick, screenplay by Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern and Peter George, based on the book 'Red Alert' by Peter George.

Release Date

27 March 2025

125 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Dr Strangelove/Captain Mandrake/President Muffley/Major TJ Kong
General Buck Turgidson
General Jack D. Ripper
Vera Lynn
General Staines
Russian Ambassador Bakov
Ensemble