National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 22, 2026

Original language

English

Production

National Theatre

Cast

Sandra Oh,Paul Chahidi,Abigail Cruttenden,Imogen Elliott,Rina Fatania,Freddie MacBruce,Tom Mison,Jemima Rooper,Gabby Wong,Scott Sparrowand 7 more

Director

Indhu Rubasingham,Christine Lalla

Writer

Martin Crimp,Molière

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

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