National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (2026)
Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the hollow contemporary mantras of kindness and respect. But the bolder she becomes in speaking out, the more colleagues avoid her, and the more her personal relationships begin to fracture. As she challenges fashionable ideas and lends her voice to causes others are afraid to touch, she faces intense criticism and backlash. Alice will soon learn the price she must pay as an artist and as a woman for daring to speak her mind. Award-winner Sandra Oh is the Misanthrope in Martin Crimp's cutting new version of Molière's dark comedy, directed by National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham.
Director: Indhu Rubasingham
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-misanthrope
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Sandra Oh as Alice |
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Paul Chahidi as John |
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Abigail Cruttenden as Claire |
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Imogen Elliott as Esmée |
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Rina Fatania as Indira |
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Freddie MacBruce as Allen |
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Tom Mison as Stefan |
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Jemima Rooper as Elaine |
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Gabby Wong as Understudy Alice |
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Scott Sparrow as Understudy Stefan |
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Amira Matthews as Understudy Claire / Understudy Indira / Understudy Elaine |
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Niamh James as Understudy Esmée / Understudy Allen |
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Arthur Blanc as Benjamin |
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Francesca Fullilove as Madeleine |
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Teddy Holton-Frances as Benjamin |
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Poppy Townsend White as Madeleine |
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John Vernon as Understudy John |
| Writing | Martin Crimp | Adaptation |
| Writing | Molière | Writer |
| Directing | Indhu Rubasingham | Director |
| Art | Robert Jones | Set Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert Jones | Costume Designer |
| Lighting | Tim Lutkin | Lighting Design |
| Sound | Anna Meredith | Music |
| Sound | Alexander Caplen | Sound Designer |
| Production | Alastair Coomer | Casting Director |
| Production | Martin Poile | Casting Director |
| Sound | Jeannette Nelson | Vocal Coach |
| Directing | Gitika Buttoo | Assistant Director |
| Art | Ethan Cheek | Assistant Set Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ethan Cheek | Assistant Costume Designer |
