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A Little Life
Certificate 18. 220 mins (1 interval).
James Norton (Happy Valley) stars in the theatrical event of 2023 as visionary director Ivo van Hove (A View from the Bridge) stages the English language premiere of A Little Life.
Following a sell-out West End run, this record-breaking production of the million-copy bestseller by Hanya Yanagihara will now be released in cinemas across the UK and selected international territories.
A Little Life follows four college friends in New York City: aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and prodigious lawyer Jude. As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to pull the group apart, they always find themselves bound by their love for Jude and the mysteries of his past. But when those secrets come to light, they finally learn that to know Jude St Francis is to understand the limitless potential of love in the face of life.
The critically acclaimed five-star play also stars Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin), Zach Wyatt (The Witcher), Elliot Cowan (The Crown), Zubin Varla (Tammy Faye), Nathalie Armin (Force Majeure) and Emilio Doorgasingh (Best of Enemies).
A deeply moving and affecting piece of theatre’ ★★★★★ Theatre Weekly
‘James Norton is astonishing’ ★★★★ The Stage
‘Utterly compelling theatre’ ★★★★ Daily Express
‘James Norton gives a career-defining performance’ ★★★★ Daily Mail
‘Norton’s astonishing performance puts him into the top rank’ ★★★★ Evening Standard
‘James Norton delivers an incredible performance’ ★★★★ Gay Times
Magnificent. beautifully played by the eight-strong cast’ ★★★★ The I
‘An unforgettable show’ ★★★★ London Theatre
Courtyard Theatre
£16
Content warning
This production includes strong language, nudity, sexual violence, physical and emotional abuse, self-harm and suicide. It is intended for mature audiences and viewer discretion is advised. For more information about the production please refer to the stage play website here or download the theme and content resource here.
Please note there are also moments of flashing and strobe lighting, blood, smoking, periods of loud music, and the use of strong scents (antiseptic liquid) that will be used.
Download the cast sheet here.
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