National Theatre Live: Phèdre

12A
2h 5m
2009
7.8 /10 (5)

The result is carnage.

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.

Country : United Kingdom
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2009-06-25

Top Billed Cast

Helen Mirren

Phèdre

Dominic Cooper

Hippolytus

Ruth Negga

Aricia

Chipo Chung

Ismene

John Shrapnel

Théramène

Margaret Tyzack

Oenone

Wendy Morgan

Panope

Stanley Townsend

Theseus

Elliot Horne

Phèdre's Son

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