James Norton stars as Jude St Francis in London’s ‘theatrical event of 2023’ – Ivo van Hove’s staging of Hanya Yanagihara’s bestselling novel, filmed live at the Savoy Theatre.

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Two Screenings - Friday 6 October 12:30pm & Saturday 7 October 7pm  

James Norton stars as Jude St Francis in London’s ‘theatrical event of 2023’ – Ivo van Hove’s staging of Hanya Yanagihara’s bestselling novel, filmed live at the Savoy Theatre.

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.

James Norton (Happy Valley, Grantchester) stars in the ‘Utterly compelling’ theatrical event of 2023 as visionary director Ivo van Hove (A View from the Bridge) stages the English language premiere of A Little Life.

Filmed live at the Savoy Theatre, London, during its West End run, this record-breaking and ‘beautifully acted’ production of the million-copy bestseller by Hanya Yanagihara comes to the big screen for a limited time only.

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).

★★★★★   “Utterly compelling theatre.”   Daily Express

★★★★★   “A deeply moving and affecting piece of theatre.”  Theatre Weekly

★★★★    “James Norton is astonishing.”   The Stage

★★★★   “A superb piece of theatre. A towering central performance by James Norton”   Evening Standard


Please Note: A Little Life is intended for mature audiences and viewer discretion is strongly advised. The production includes strong language, nudity, sexual violence, physical and emotional abuse, self-harm, and suicide.

These themes are not just suggested but will be portrayed throughout the production realistically and emotively which some viewers may find disturbing.

Running Time: 3 hours 40 minutes, including one interval.

Visit the London show website and Facebook page for further information and audience reaction to this powerful and insightful piece of theatre.

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Watch an in depth interview with the author and cast, celebrating the publication anniversary of A Little Life and this world premiere of its English language stage adaptation.


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