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National Theatre Live presents

Screen on Stage: Dr Strangelove – Cert 15

An encore screening filmed in front of a live audience

Thu 27 Mar 2025

Part of our Screen on Stage experience. Feel the impact of this stunning production in a cinematic screening like no other on our giant screen with spine tingling surround sound, and soak up the atmosphere in our Theatre space.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr Strangelove.

Co-adapted by Armando Iannucci
Co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley

This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.

Steve Coogan is stellar

Independent

A fun, adventurous adaptation

Guardian

A masterful recreation of sublime comic acting

Broadway World

Coogan displays boundless energy and impeccable comic timing

The Stage

Sean Foley maintains the tension and the comedy throughout with remarkable nimbleness
Coogan is terrific, making each of Seller's roles his own

Financial Times