National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove

OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack. Based on the motion picture directed by Stanley Kubrick, screenplay by Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern and Peter George, based on the book 'Red Alert' by Peter George.

• Release date
• March 27, 2025
• Runtime
• 125 min
• Genres
• Comedy, War
• Director
• Sean Foley

Cast

Steve Coogan Dr Strangelove/Captain Mandrake/President Muffley/Major TJ Kong Giles Terera General Buck Turgidson John Hopkins General Jack D. Ripper Oliver Alvin-Wilson Jefferson

P

Penny Ashmore Vera Lynn Ben Deery General Staines

R

Richard Dempsey Frank Mark Hadfield Faceman