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King James Bible: The Line of David archiveFrom the Creation of the World to Joseph and his brothers in Egypt. 'To read it is to feel simultaneously at home, a citizen of the world, and a traveller through eternity.' Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate 1999-2009 The National Theatre will be taking part in the 400th anniversary celebrations for the King James Bible. An ensemble of leading NT actors, directed by Nicholas Hytner, James Dacre and Polly Findlay, will read twelve extracts from the Book that changed the world. Each extract, edited by Edward Kemp, will last approximately 80 minutes without an interval; please check the NT website for more accurate running times (from 8 October) and for casting updates. The boy David defeats a giant and unifies a kingdom. His son Solomon builds the temple in Jerusalem.

Cast/Performers

Sebastian Armesto, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Patricia Routledge, John Shrapnell

Creatives/Company

Producer: National Theatre
Design: Bob Crowley
Lighting: Neil Austin
Sound: Yvonne Gilbert

King James Bible: The Line of David

King James Bible: The Line of David (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0687144857. Details of all King James Bible: The Line of David archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1970190270

Archive Listings

10 Oct 11
  to
4 Nov 11
Lyttelton (National Theatre)
West End, Greater London
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