哈利路亞！艾倫‧班奈特這部犀利而又溫情的新劇中，老年合唱團們是否還要為英國國家醫療服務系統唱一曲讚歌呢？

約克郡一家從搖籃到墳墓的公立醫院正在面臨生存危機，為此院方請來了一個攝製組來進駐拍攝紀錄片，鏡頭捕捉到了這裡日復一日的床位鬥爭，複雜的醫患關係，也捕捉到了老人們自得其樂的合唱團；而前來探望老父親的白廳管理顧問，正琢磨著關閉這些資金不足的小型醫療機構…正如媒體所說，「偶爾古怪，永遠善良」，這是艾倫‧班奈特熟悉的配方：略帶苦澀的情景喜劇，包裹著嚴肅的意圖和沉重的議題。

作為英國當代國寶級作家，艾倫‧班奈特此前備受好評的舞臺作品包括《歷史系男生》、《住貨車的女人》和《喬治三世的瘋狂》等，大多被改編為電影。在老搭檔同時也是導演的尼古拉斯·海特納一手創辦塔橋劇院並任藝術總監後，艾倫‧班奈特在這裡上演了兩人的第十次合作，山繆·巴奈特、沙查·達文、奧利弗獎得主黛博拉·芬德萊等熟悉的面孔，也出現在本劇中。

Alan Bennett’s sharp and hilarious new play is just what the doctor ordered (Daily Telegraph). Filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its limited run, don’t miss this rousing chorus line for the NHS’ (Observer) in your local cinema.
The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town on the edge of the Pennines, is threatened with closure as part of an efficiency drive. A documentary crew, eager to capture its fight for survival, follows the daily struggle to find beds on the Dusty Springfield Geriatric Ward, and the triumphs of the old people’s choir.

Alan Bennett’s celebrated plays include The History Boys, The Lady in the Van and The Madness of George III, all of which were also seen on film. Allelujah! is his tenth collaboration with award-winning director Nicholas Hytner.