National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art

Top 10 Billed Cast

Richard Griffiths
Richard Griffiths

Fitz / W. H. Auden

Alex Jennings
Alex Jennings

Henry / Benjamin Britten

Frances de la Tour
Frances de la Tour

Kay

Stephen Wight
Stephen Wight

Tim / Stuart

Philip Childs
Philip Childs

Brian

Elliot Levey
Elliot Levey

Neil

John Heffernan
John Heffernan

George

Barbara Kirby
Barbara Kirby

Joan

Martin Chamberlain
Martin Chamberlain

Ralph

Laurence Belcher
Laurence Belcher

Young Boy

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