Sunday April 27th, 2025 at 4:00 PM
National Theatre of London / NT Live:
DR. STRANGELOVE
Co-adapted by Armando Iannucci
Co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.

This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

Runtime 2h5m including 1 intermission.

Tickets: $18 members; $15 students; $20 general.
Note: Online tickets automatically shut off 30 minutes before the performance start time.

View The Trailer Here:

Press Reviews for Dr. Strangelove
★★★★★
‘Steve Coogan is stellar’
–Independent

★★★★★
‘Sean Foley maintains the tension and the comedy throughout with remarkable nimbleness’
– Daily Express

★★★★★
‘A fun, adventurous adaptation’
–Guardian

★★★★★
‘Coogan is terrific, making each of Seller’s roles his own’
– Financial Times