National Theatre Live: Everyman

The story

Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out. One of the great primal, spiritual myths, Everyman asks whether it is only in death that we can understand our lives. A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, it now explodes onto the stage in a startling production with words by Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate, and movement by Javier De Frutos.

Cast & crew

Chiwetel EjioforEveryman

Stephen Aintree

Stephen AintreeEnsemble

Philip Martin BrownKindred (Father)

Paul BullionFellowship/Senses & Wits (Sound)

Adam Burton

Adam BurtonGoods / Fellowship/Senses & Wits (Passion)

Michelle Butterly

Michelle ButterlyKindred (Sister)

Dermot CrowleyDeath

Sharon D. ClarkeKindred (Mother)

Kate DuchêneGod / Good Deeds

Amy GriffithsGoods / Fellowship/Senses & Wits (Vanity)

Nick HolderFellowship/Senses & Wit (Strength)

Nicholas KarimiFellowship/Senses & Wit (Smell)