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National Theatre Live: The Authenticator

This house is full of secrets.

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Soon after inheriting her family's stately home, eccentric artist Fenella Harford discovers a stash of hidden diaries and enlists a young academic, Marva, to confirm their authenticity. Joined by Marva’s brilliant but overlooked mentor, Abi, the three women come together to seek the truth, soon realising that secrets at the heart of Harford Hall were darker than they could have imagined. A gripping gothic psychological thriller, The Authenticator reunites writer Winsome Pinnock with director Miranda Cromwell, following their acclaimed production, "Rockets and Blue Lights". Stage play performed at the Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, in London, UK.

Directed byMiranda Cromwell

Play
Status
Released
Language
EN
Released
June 30, 2026
Studios
National Theatre

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The Authenticator | Audience Reactions | National Theatre

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The Authenticator | Official Trailer | National Theatre

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Rakie Ayola

Rakie Ayola

Abi

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Fen

Cherrelle Skeete

Cherrelle Skeete

Marva

Phoebe Campbell

Phoebe Campbell

Ghost Bride (voice)

Nuala McGovern

Radio Presenter (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Miranda Cromwell
Miranda Cromwell
Written by
Winsome Pinnock
Winsome Pinnock
Produced by
Tracey Low

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