
National Theatre Live: Phèdre
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June 25, 2009
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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
Wayne Ratcliffe
Camera Operator
Robin Lough
Director
Nicholas Hytner
Director
Cast

Helen Mirren
Phèdre

Dominic Cooper
Hippolytus

Ruth Negga
Aricia

Chipo Chung
Ismene

John Shrapnel
Théramène