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National Theatre Live: Alterations

2025 · 1h 55m · Drama

‘Is that what you want? To be an underdog all your life?’

Walker Holt has big dreams for his tailor's shop, and an even bigger order to complete. Over the course of 24 hours he must work tirelessly to satisfy his new client's impossible tailoring needs. But as the night goes on, it's not just the trouser hems that start to fray as tensions rise and Walker's friendships and relationships are pushed to their limits. His success comes at a cost, but what price is he willing to pay? Lynette Linton (Blues for an Alabama Sky, Shifters) directs Michael Abbensetts' (Sweet Talk, Empire Road) era-defining drama, with additional material by Trish Cooke, in its largest ever staging. Celebrating this award-winning writer, the reinvigorated version of his seminal work illuminates the Guyanese experience of 1970s London and the aspirations and sacrifices of the Windrush generation.

Karl Collins

Horace

Gershwyn Eustache Jnr

Buster

Raphel Famotibe

Courtney

Arinzé Kene

Walker

Colin Mace

Mr Nat

Cherrelle Skeete

Darlene

Richard Emerson-Gould

Ensemble / Understudy Mr Nat

Tyler Fayose

Ensemble / Understudy Walker

Joshua John

Ensemble / Understudy Courtney

Samuel Nunes De Souza

Ensemble / Understudy Horace and Buster

Yolanda Ovide

Ensemble / Understudy Darlene

• Lynette LintonDirector
• Michael AbbensettsWriter
• Trish CookeWriter

Alterations | Teaser Trailer | National Theatre at Home

Release date

August 12, 2025

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 55m

Genres

Drama