National Theatre Live: Fleabag

Recorded live at the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End, Phoebe Waller-Bridge reprises her Olivier Award-winning role as the 'witty, sexy, angry, and sort of ­unbearable' protagonist of Fleabag. This one-woman show delves into the life of a woman navigating modern London, grappling with grief, guilt, and complicated relationships, all while delivering her signature fourth-wall-breaking monologues. The performance offers a raw and hilarious look into the mind of a complex character, revealing her deepest thoughts and struggles directly to the audience.

The National Theatre Live recording of 'Fleabag' was met with overwhelming critical acclaim, lauded for capturing the raw energy and brilliance of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's stage performance. Critics praised its comedic timing, emotional depth, and the powerful connection established between Waller-Bridge and the audience through her direct address. It was seen as a faithful and compelling adaptation of the stage show for a wider audience.

• Phoebe Waller-Bridge's masterful performance is the undeniable highlight, delivering both sharp wit and profound vulnerability.

• The stage show, brilliantly captured by the National Theatre Live, retains its intimate and immediate feel, drawing viewers into Fleabag's chaotic world.

• A testament to the power of solo performance, offering a deeply personal and universally resonant exploration of modern life.

Google audience: Audience reception for the National Theatre Live broadcast of Fleabag was exceptionally positive, with viewers frequently praising Phoebe Waller-Bridge's electrifying performance and the show's ability to blend laugh-out-loud humor with poignant emotional moments. Many found the recorded theatrical experience to be a compelling and faithful representation of the acclaimed stage play.

Olivier Award for Best Comedy (for the stage production on which this is based), numerous awards for the TV series adaptation.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge originally wrote and performed 'Fleabag' as a one-woman play at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2013, years before it became the highly successful television series.