National Theatre Live: Everyman

The story

Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out. One of the great primal, spiritual myths, Everyman asks whether it is only in death that we can understand our lives. A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, it now explodes onto the stage in a startling production with words by Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate, and movement by Javier De Frutos.

Cast

C Chiwetel EjioforEveryman S Stephen AintreeEnsemble P Philip Martin BrownKindred (Father) P Paul BullionFellowship/Senses & Wits (Sound) A Adam BurtonGoods / Fellowship/Senses & Wits (Passion) M Michelle ButterlyKindred (Sister) D Dermot CrowleyDeath S Sharon D. ClarkeKindred (Mother) K Kate DuchêneGod / Good Deeds A Amy GriffithsGoods / Fellowship/Senses & Wits (Vanity) N Nick HolderFellowship/Senses & Wit (Strength) N Nicholas KarimiFellowship/Senses & Wit (Smell)

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J Joshua LaceyGoods / Fellowship/Senses & Wits (Sensuality) P Penny LaydenKnowledge C Coral MessamFellowship/Senses & Wits (Conscience) A Amanda MinihanFellowship/Senses & Wits (Touch) I Itxaso MorenoFellowship/Senses & Wits (Taste) I Ira Mandela SiobhanFellowship/Senses & Wits (Sight) K Kiruna StamellFellowship/Senses & Wits (Discretion) C Clemmie SveaasGoods / Fellowships/Senses & Wits (Insecurity)