National Theatre Live: Bacchae

National Theatre Live: Bacchae

2025
1h 49m
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Drama

"The women of the Bacchae will not be ignored."

Overview

Fierce and unstoppable, they are a chorus of wild energy ready to shake Thebes to its core — and liberate its women. But their god Dionysos has his own reckoning. In a showdown with his cousin, King Pentheus, family loyalty, political power and human desire are pushed to breaking point.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
National Theatre
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

ancient greece greek tragedy theater modern retelling

Quick Facts

Release Date September 13, 2025
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Melanie-Joyce Bermudez
Melanie-Joyce Bermudez

Serene

Natasha Gooden
Natasha Gooden

Tina

Elèna Gyasi
Elèna Gyasi

Niloo / Understudy Nava / Kera

Kate Ivory Jordan
Kate Ivory Jordan

Xena

Arethajay McEwen
Arethajay McEwen

Mertha

Ellie McKay
Ellie McKay

Nava / Understudy Serene / Demi

Natasha Magigi
Natasha Magigi

Sunny

Clare Perkins
Clare Perkins

Vida

Ukweli Roach
Ukweli Roach

Dionysos

Anna Russell-Martin
Anna Russell-Martin

Kera

Ellie-May Sheridan
Ellie-May Sheridan

Yunann

Fi Silverthorn
Fi Silverthorn

Ava

Key Crew

Indhu Rubasingham
Director
Nima Taleghani
Writer