National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (2026)
The pen is mightier than the sword.
2026 · 2h 59m · Drama, Romance, Comedy
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
A new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival.
Director: Marianne Elliott
Writers: Choderlos de Laclos
Music by: Jasmin Kent Rodgman
Cast
Aidan Turner as Vicomte de ValmontLesley Manville as Marquise de MerteuilMonica Barbaro as Madame de TourvelDarragh Hand as Chevalier DancenyCat Simmons as Madame de VolangesHannah van der Westhuysen as Cécile VolangesAli Goldsmith as Major-Domo / DancerGabrielle Drake as Madame de RosemondeNandi Bhebhe as Julie / Understudy Madame de TourvelSharif Afifi as Azolan / Understudy Vicomte de ValmontCurtis Angus as Father Anselm / DancerIshmail Aaron as Ensemble / Understudy Azolan / Understudy Danceny / Understudy Major-DomoMore like this
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