National Theatre Live: Phèdre Poster

National Theatre Live: Phèdre

95.00% | June 25, 2009 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Nicholas Hytner
Director
Robin Lough
Director
Harry Guthrie
Production Manager

Cast

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

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