National Theatre Live: Man and Boy (2026)
Jazz, Broadway and the Great Depression. In 1930s New York City, international financier Gregor Antonescu's luck has finally run out. As news of a catastrophic business deal ripples across the world, he flees to the apartment of his estranged son Basil. Truths are uncovered and relationships are tested as Gregor gets down to business, to save his reputation and keep his empire from collapse. In his National Theatre debut, director Anthony Lau (The Crucible) brings a sharp, contemporary edge to Terence Rattigan's tale of paternity and corruption, with Ben Daniels (The Normal Heart) and Laurie Kynaston (Long Day's Journey into Night) playing father and son.
Director: Anthony Lau
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Ben Daniels as Gregor Antonescu |
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Laurie Kynaston as Basil Anthony |
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Phoebe Campbell as Carol Penn |
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Nick Fletcher as Sven Johnson |
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Isabella Laughland as Countess Antonescu |
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Malcolm Sinclair as Mark Herries |
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Leo Wan as David Beeston |
| Directing | Anthony Lau | Director |
| Art | Georgia Lowe | Set Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Georgia Lowe | Costume Designer |
| Lighting | Elliot Griggs | Lighting Design |
| Crew | Aline David | Choreographer |
| Sound | Angus Macrae | Music |
| Sound | Giles Thomas | Sound Designer |
| Production | Martin Poile | Casting Director |
| Crew | Aundrea Fudge | Dialect Coach |
| Sound | Cathleen McCarron | Vocal Coach |
| Production | Rachel Lemon | Director of Operations |
| Writing | Terence Rattigan | Writer |
| Art | Joy Chen | Assistant Set Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Joy Chen | Assistant Costume Designer |
