National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (2026)
2026 · Drama, Comedy
Genres: Drama, Comedy
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.
Director: Indhu Rubasingham, Christine Lalla
Writers: Molière
Music by: Anna Meredith
Cast
Sandra Oh as AlicePaul Chahidi as JohnAbigail Cruttenden as ClaireImogen Elliott as EsméeRina Fatania as IndiraFreddie MacBruce as AllenTom Mison as StefanJemima Rooper as ElaineGabby Wong as Understudy AliceScott Sparrow as Understudy StefanAmira Matthews as Understudy Claire / Understudy Indira / Understudy ElaineNiamh James as Understudy Esmée / Understudy AllenMore like this
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