U.K., 2022, 180 min, 2K DCP, Wri. Richard Bean & Oliver Chris, Dir Emily Burns, Rated R, ByExperience


Jack Absolute Flies Again

Friday, 10/21 to Sunday, 10/23

“★★★★★ The perfect comedy.” — Neil Norman, Daily Express

“★★★★★ A snortingly good, crowd-pleasing comedy.” — Patrick Marmion, Daily Mail

After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms.

Emily Burns directs this spectacularly entertaining new version of Sheridan’s The Rivals. Featuring a cast including Caroline Quentin, Laurie Davidson, Natalie Simpson and Kelvin Fletcher.

This production includes a 20-minute intermission. The screening on Friday, 10/21 features English subtitles.


National Theatre Live is a groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre live from the London stage to cinemas around the world, including Coral Gables Art Cinema! Tickets to these special screenings are $20 and under ($16 for Cinema members). Friday screenings feature English subtitles as part of our commitment to make programs more accessible to d/Deaf and hard of hearing audiences.

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