The White Guard 2010

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with interval
Opened: March 23, 2010
Closing: June 15, 2010

The White Guard - 2010 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Lyttelton)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

Following the successes of Russian epics Burnt by the Sun and Philistines, the National stages Andrew Upton’s vigorous new version of Mikhail Bulgakov’s rarely performed masterpiece, unrivalled in its depiction of the near-farcical mayhem of civil war across a vast and vivid canvas.



In Kiev during the Russian Civil War, the Turbin household is sanctuary to a ragtag, close-knit crowd presided over by the beautiful Lena. As her brothers prepare to fight for the White Guard, friends charge in from the riotous streets amidst an atmosphere of heady chaos, quaffing vodka, keeling over, declaiming, taking baths, playing guitar, falling in love.



But the new regime is poised and in its brutal triumph lies destruction for the Turbins and their world.



NT Associate Howard Davies directs this major new production of The White Guard, featuring a fantastic NT ensemble cast.

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The White Guard FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The White Guard have there been?
The White Guard has had 1 productions including West End which opened in 2010.
What awards has The White Guard been nominated for?
The White Guard has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Howard Davies, Best Lighting Design (Olivier Awards) for Neil Austin, Best Set Design (Olivier Awards) for Bunny Christie, XL Video Award for Best Design (Olivier Awards) for Bunny Christie, and Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Howard Davies.
What awards has The White Guard won?
The White Guard has won several awards, including Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Howard Davies, Best Lighting Design at the Olivier Awards for Neil Austin, Best Set Design at the Olivier Awards for Bunny Christie, and the XL Video Award for Best Design at the Olivier Awards for Bunny Christie. Additionally, Howard Davies won Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards.

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