National Theatre Live: Phèdre
First aired on Jun 25, 2009
Runtime: 125mins
80%
Genres: Drama
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Helen Mirren | Phèdre
Dominic Cooper | Hippolytus
Ruth Negga | Aricia
Chipo Chung | Ismene
John Shrapnel | Théramène
Margaret Tyzack | Oenone
Featured Crew
Wayne Ratcliffe | Camera Operator
Robin Lough | Director
Nicholas Hytner | Director
Harry Guthrie | Production Manager
Jean Racine | Theatre Play
Paule Constable | Lighting Design
