National Theatre Live: Phèdre (2009)
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. One of the first five episodes also released on terrestrial TV on a 2009 BBC TV series titled "National Theatre Live".
Directors: Robin Lough, Nicholas Hytner.
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Helen Mirren as Phèdre |
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Dominic Cooper as Hippolytus |
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Ruth Negga as Aricia |
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Chipo Chung as Ismene |
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John Shrapnel as Théramène |
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Margaret Tyzack as Oenone |
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Wendy Morgan as Panope |
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Stanley Townsend as Theseus |
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Elliot Horne as Phèdre's Son |
| Camera | Wayne Ratcliffe | Camera Operator |
| Directing | Robin Lough | Director |
| Directing | Nicholas Hytner | Director |
| Production | Harry Guthrie | Production Manager |
| Writing | Jean Racine | Theatre Play |
| Lighting | Paule Constable | Lighting Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bob Crowley | Costume Design |
| Directing | Nicholas Hytner | Stage Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Beverley Binda | Key Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Adam Cork | Music |