National Theatre Live: Phèdre
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.
Top Billed Cast
Helen Mirren
Phèdre
Dominic Cooper
Hippolytus
Ruth Negga
Aricia
Chipo Chung
Ismene
John Shrapnel
Théramène
Featured Crew
Nicholas Hytner
Director
Robin Lough
Director
Harry Guthrie
Production Manager
Wayne Ratcliffe
Camera Operator
Jean Racine
Theatre Play
Nicholas Hytner
Stage Director
Paule Constable
Lighting Design
Beverley Binda
Key Makeup Artist
Bob Crowley
Costume Design
Adam Cork
Music
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