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Phèdre

Consumed by an uncontrollable passion for her young stepson, and believing her absent husband is dead, Phèdre confesses her darkest desires and enters the world of nightmare. Helen Mirren plays the title role in this acclaimed production of the classic Greek tragedy. Broadcast live from the National Theatre's Lyttelton Theatre.

English
Name Type Role
Ted Hughes Writer
Ruth Negga Guest Star
Dominic Cooper Guest Star
Chipo Chung Guest Star
John Shrapnel Guest Star
Stanley Townsend Guest Star
Margaret Tyzack Guest Star
Christopher Ashley Guest Star
Wendy Morgan Guest Star
Helen Mirren Guest Star
Nicholas Hytner Director