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National Theatre Live: Phèdre
National Theatre Live: Phèdre

National Theatre Live: Phèdre

2009

7.8

Categories:

  • Drama

Overview:

A new English adaptation of the classic French tragedy Phèdre by Jean Racine (1639-1699). It retells the ancient Greek tale of the wife of the Atenian King Theseus, who conceived a forbidden love for his son (by an earlier wife) Hyppolytus. All ends badly for all.

Nicholas Hytner

Director, Stage Director

Robin Lough

Director

Cast:

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  • Helen Mirren

    Helen Mirren

    Phèdre
  • Dominic Cooper

    Dominic Cooper

    Hippolytus
  • Ruth Negga

    Ruth Negga

    Aricia
  • Chipo Chung

    Chipo Chung

    Ismene
  • John Shrapnel

    John Shrapnel

    Théramène
  • Margaret Tyzack

    Margaret Tyzack

    Oenone