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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

125 minutes

Year:

2009

Director:

Nicholas Hytner

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Company:

National Theatre

Cast:

Phèdre

Hippolytus

Aricia

Ismene

Théramène

Crew:

Music

Key Makeup Artist

Lighting Design

Costume Design

Stage Director