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Artwork for The Misanthrope. Close-up portrait of actor Sandra Oh looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, set against a solid bright blue background.

NT Live: The Misanthrope

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Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.

Sandra Oh shines in a witty update of Molière’s Misanthrope”
★★★★, Sunday Times

Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her.

Sandra Oh brings heart, fire, vulnerability and comic timing”
Guardian

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play.

Please note this is a screening of the recording of the live production.

Venue

The Studio

Presented by

National Theatre Live

Price

From £19

Ticket prices above £13 include a £1 restoration levy (excludes schools’ tickets)

A transaction fee of £3.50 applies on all payment types.

Written by

Martin Crimp

after Molière

Directed by

Indhu Rubasingham

Special Offers

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Access Performances

Captioned: Sat 26 Sep 1pm

Running Time

TBC

Age Guidance

15+

Production Photography

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Two people are in a theatrical scene on stage, with one person sitting on an ottoman and another reclining beside them. They are in a warmly lit room, featuring a decorative fireplace and patterned textiles.

Sandra Oh and Tom Mison

Two people sit together on a colourful patterned sofa in a cosy room. One person looks ahead with a relaxed expression, while the other speaks animatedly, gesturing with a finger. A fireplace with a wooden mantel is in the background.

Freddie MacBruce and Tom Mison

Four people are gathered in a room with elegant décor. The person in the foreground holds a phone, up for two other characters to look at. A fourth person watches from the background.

(L-R) Paul Chahidi, Rina Fatania, Sandra Oh and Freddie MacBruce

One person stands on the left with hands in pockets, wearing a blazer and patterned scarf. The other, on the right, gestures expressively. They are in front of a colourful abstract painting and shelves with decorative items.

Sandra Oh and Paul Chahidi

One person is talking on a phone, wearing a light grey suit over a bright top. Another person stands nearby, behind a rack of clothing eavesdropping on the call. The background features elegant décor, including a large abstract painting, patterned furniture, and a bottle on a small table.

Abigail Cruttenden and Rina Fatania

Sandra Oh standing in front of a large vibrant, abstract painting, pointing upwards, wearing a striped shirt and grey pants.

Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh in a striped shirt and dark pants walks away on a dimly lit stage, surrounded by others in historical attire. Spotlighting creates a dramatic and moody atmosphere.

The Company of The Misanthrope

Rehearsal Photography

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Sandra Oh sitting on a patterned bench, wearing a brown jacket and a colourful scarf, holding a bag.

Sandra Oh

Two actors stand casually in a rehearsal space. The actor is the foreground is wearing a half-buttoned shirt and holding a glass in his hands.

Tom Mison and Paul Chahidi

Two individuals are playfully posing on an upholstered ottoman on a wooden stage. One is sitting facing the camera with an arm around the other's neck, while the other person appears relaxed. A pair of brown boots is placed on the floor nearby. The backdrop is a simple black and white design.

Sandra Oh and Tom Mison

An actor stands smiling in a backstage area.

Freddie MacBruce

An actor is seated and looking at their phone, surrounded by colourful, patterned chairs

Jemima Rooper

Two actors are seated on chairs in a backstage area, conversing. They are surrounded by coats and bags hanging on the wall. A small table with glassware and a decanter is visible on the right.

Freddie MacBruce and Rina Fatania

An actor engaged in conversation, gesturing with their hands. They are holding a black and white striped tote bag. Coats are hung on a rack in the background.

Imogen Elliott

A person sits on a sofa, leaning back with their head resting on one hand, appearing thoughtful. The background features vertical wooden panels and part of a colourful patterned chair is visible in the foreground.

Jemima Rooper

Photography by Marc Brenner

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