06 October 2021 Drama 122 mins
On the set of a new film about Victorian artist JMW Turner, young actress Lou is haunted by an unresolved history. Meanwhile, in 1840 Londoners Lucy and Thomas try to come to terms with the meaning of freedom. Moving between London past and present, we embark on a powerfully personal voyage through time.
Watch the official National Theatre Live: Rockets and Blue Lights 2021 trailer in HD below.
Anthony Aje as Billie
Paul Bradley as Turner / Roy
Karl Collins as Thomas / Trever
Kiza Deen as Lou / Olu
Rochelle Rose as Essie / Lucy
Matthew Seadon-Young as Ruskin / Johnson / Decker
Kudzai Sitima as Jess / Jeanie
Cathy Tyson as Danby / Mary / Meg / Shona
Everal Walsh as Clarke / Pearson / Benjamin
Luke Wilson as Caesar / Reuben
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