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Dr. Strangelove

co-adapted by Armando Iannucci
co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley
from Patrick Myles and David Luff

A photo of a man wearing glasses and a suit, with his hand near his chin, set against a dramatic red and green gradient background. His expression is thoughtful and serious.

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In cinemas from 27 March 2025
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Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley.

Reviews

‘Steve Coogan is stellar’

Independent

‘A fun, adventurous adaptation’

Guardian

‘Coogan displays boundless energy and impeccable comic timing’

Stage

‘A masterful recreation of sublime comic acting’

Broadway World

‘Enthusiastic and sharp’

WhatsOnStage

5 reviews

Gallery

A group of people in military uniforms and suits stand solemnly around a large circular table in a dimly lit room. Behind them, a large screen displays a map with locations marked, including the Pentagon and Burpelson Airbase.
A group of people in military uniforms and suits stand solemnly around a large circular table in a dimly lit room. Behind them, a large screen displays a map with locations marked, including the Pentagon and Burpelson Airbase.
A group of people in military uniforms and suits stand solemnly around a large circular table in a dimly lit room. Behind them, a large screen displays a map with locations marked, including the Pentagon and Burpelson Airbase.
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A man with glasses and blonde hair sits at a desk, wearing a suit and tie. The desk has several objects on it, including military hats and a glass bottle. The background is dark. A stage scene features a man in a military uniform covering his ears in front of a phone booth and a Coca-Cola vending machine. Another man in army attire stands near the machine, holding a rifle. The setting evokes a mid-20th century vibe. A person in a military uniform holds a phone and a notepad, looking intently. Two other people stand behind, one wearing glasses and a suit. The setting appears to be a command or control center. A man in a wheelchair, wearing a suit and glasses, leans back dramatically. Three men in suits sit at a table behind him, with a futuristic map display overhead. The setting suggests a formal or strategic meeting. Three people in vintage pilot uniforms and goggles sit in an aircraft cockpit. One wears a cowboy hat. They appear to be in conversation or listening intently, surrounded by aviation controls and displays. Two men are engaged in a discussion at a table. One is wearing a military uniform with medals and looks attentive, while the other, in a suit, gestures expressively. The setting is formal, with water pitchers and glasses on the table. A man in a blue military uniform sits on a brown leather sofa. Behind him is a large map, partly visible. The room has a formal atmosphere. A person in vintage aviator attire is sitting on a large, suspended sphere with A theatrical stage scene with a woman in a long, light-colored dress standing in the center under a circular, illuminated fixture. She is surrounded by a group of people dressed in dark clothing, lined up on either side. The backdrop displays towering structures.

Artistic team

Co-adaptor

Armando Iannucci

Co-adaptor and Director

Sean Foley

Set and Costume Designer

Hildegard Bechtler

Lighting Designer

Jessica Hung Han Yun

Jessica Hung Han Yun

Sound Designer and Composer

Ben Ringham

Sound Designer and Composer

Max Ringham

Projection Designer

Akhila Krishnan

Akhila Krishnan

Casting Director

Amy Ball CDG

Illusions

Chris Fisher

Chris Fisher

Movement Director

Lizzi Gee

Associate Director

Dewi Johnson