National Theatre Live: Experience the Best of British Theatre from a Front-Row Seat at Your Local Cinema – Arriving in Kagawa Prefecture for the First Time! Three New 2025-26 Productions to be Screened at Hall Soleil.

National Theatre Live (NTLive) is a popular project that captures unmissable British theatrical performances on video and screens them in thousands of cinemas both in the UK and abroad. For over 15 years, it has delivered "front-row seats" to theatre fans around the world, beloved by more than 13 million people. Because NTLive films live in theatres with an audience present, it captures the magic of every moment on stage without missing a beat. This allows viewers to get closer to the stage than anyone else, feel the passion of the actors' performances firsthand, delve deep into the stories, and fully enjoy the grand spectacle. Naturally, in Japan as well, we convey the emotion and excitement born from stages created by leading British creators and actors without compromise. Even without traveling to the UK, audiences can encounter gem-like theatrical works from Britain at Japanese cinemas. Furthermore, you can watch them with Japanese subtitles shortly after their original run in the UK. NTLive offers a precious opportunity to enjoy the stage performances of British actors who are also active in the Hollywood film industry. The three works to be screened at Hall Soleil in Kagawa Prefecture are: "The Fifth Step," featuring Martin Freeman, famous for his role as John Watson in the TV drama "SHERLOCK"; "Mrs. Warren's Profession," which marks the first time Academy Award-winning actress Imelda Staunton has co-starred with her own daughter; and "Inter Alia," a new work by Suzie Miller, the Tony Award-winning playwright of the global hit "Prima Facie." Please enjoy these talked-about British stage productions at a cinema in Japan. *There was an error in the screening schedule for Hall Soleil announced previously, so we have corrected and re-announced it. We apologize for the mistake and ask that you use the schedule announced here as the correct one. Kagawa Prefecture: Hall Soleil (http://kagawa-soleil.co.jp) From Friday, April 10: "The Fifth Step" From Friday, April 17: "Mrs. Warren's Profession" From Friday, April 24: "Inter Alia" "The Fifth Step" Olivier Award-winning actor Jack Lowden and Emmy/BAFTA-winning actor Martin Freeman co-star in this production, finally coming to NTLive! Written by David Ireland / Directed by Finn den Hertog Running time: 81 minutes (no intermission) Cast: Jack Lowden ("War & Peace," "Dunkirk"), Martin Freeman ("SHERLOCK," "FARGO") Story: James, who has been working on the 12-step program for alcohol addiction for many years, becomes the sponsor for a new participant, Luka. As they talk over black coffee and share their pasts, the two build a fragile yet warm friendship. However, when Luka reaches the "Fifth Step"—the stage of confessing all his mistakes—a dangerous truth is revealed that shakes their trust to its core. "Mrs. Warren's Profession" Imelda Staunton, who captivated fans in NTLive's "Follies," returns to NTLive co-starring with her own daughter for the first time! Written by Bernard Shaw / Directed by Dominic Cooke Running time: 1 hour 52 minutes (no intermission) Cast: Imelda Staunton ("Vera Drake," "Downton Abbey," "The Crown"), Bessie Carter ("Bridgerton," "Howards End"), Kevin Doyle ("Downton Abbey"), Robert Glenister (NTLive "The Seagull") Story: Vivie Warren is a young woman with forward-thinking ideas. However, her mother is a product of the traditional patriarchal system, and the fortune she built using that system came at a heavy price. "Inter Alia" A shocking new stage production from the creative team behind the global hit "Prima Facie." Written by Suzie Miller / Directed by Justin Martin Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes (no intermission) Cast: Rosamund Pike ("Gone Girl," "I Care a Lot"), Jamie Glover ("Waterloo Road," "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"), Jasper Talbot ("Broadchurch") Story: Jessica is a successful judge and a mother supporting her children. One day, an event occurs that puts pressure on both her work and her position as a mother—will she be able to overcome it?! Upcoming NTLive Screening Information 2026 New Work "The Fifth Step" Currently continuing screenings at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya Kagoshima Gardens Cinema (Limited screening on 3/29) https://www.ntlive.jp/fifthstep Kanagawa Prefecture: Kawasaki Art Center (https://kawasaki-ac.jp/movie/) 5/3 (Sun/Holiday) – 5/8 (Fri) "Hamlet" Kochi Prefectural Culture Hall Green 5/11 (Mon) "A Streetcar Named Desire" *Two screenings, one day only Osaka: Suita May Theater Medium Hall (https://maytheater.jp) 10/2 (Fri) "Mrs. Warren's Profession" *Two screenings, one day only