National Theatre Live Julie -2018 Vanessa Kirby... [top]

Key Cast: Vanessa Kirby (Julie), Eric Kofi Abrefa (Jean), Thalissa Teixeira (Kristina) Director: Carrie Cracknell Adaptor: Polly Stenham Original Playwright: August Strindberg Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (No interval)

Cracknell’s direction, paired with ’s stunning revolving set (a glossy, glass-walled kitchen that becomes a cage), amplifies the claustrophobia. The camera work in this NT Live broadcast captures every flicker of Kirby’s expression—one moment haughty and cruel, the next trembling with despair. National Theatre Live Julie -2018 Vanessa Kirby...

Vanessa Kirby , widely known for her role as Princess Margaret in The Crown , delivers what critics called a "virtuoso performance". She portrays Julie as a "damaged, overgrown child," capturing a character who is simultaneously vindictive and helpless. Key Cast: Vanessa Kirby (Julie), Eric Kofi Abrefa

Have you seen National Theatre Live’s Julie? Share your reaction to Vanessa Kirby’s performance in the comments below. She portrays Julie as a "damaged, overgrown child,"

The production, directed by Olivier Award-winning director, Nicholas Hytner, was a masterclass in building tension and creating a sense of unease. The set design, by Es Devlin, was simple yet effective, transforming the theatre into a rural village in the late 19th century. The use of lighting and sound was equally impressive, creating an eerie atmosphere that had audiences on the edge of their seats.

Here’s a write-up for , starring Vanessa Kirby :