National Theatre Live: Phaedra(2023)
In a house of glass, one must not throw stones.
National Theatre Live: Phaedra Synopsis
After years of fierce focus on her political career, a politician turns her attention to her personal life. The reappearance of a figure from her past shakes the foundations of her house and the beliefs that have underpinned her power. As buried lust and loneliness surge to the surface, her actions threaten to destroy everything she has built.
National Theatre Live: Phaedra (2023) is a drama film directed by Nimmo Ismail, released on March 1, 2023 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Janet McTeer, Archie Barnes, Mackenzie Davis and Paul Chahidi.
- Director:
- Nimmo Ismail
- Writers:
- Simon Stone
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: Phaedra (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for National Theatre Live: Phaedra before you stream it.
National Theatre Live: Phaedra Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for National Theatre Live: Phaedra.
Phaedra (National Theatre Collection 3 on Drama Online) | Trailer
Trailer
Teaser: Phaedra with Janet McTeer and Assaad Bouab at the National Theatre (2023)
Teaser
How We Made It | Phaedra's Five Sets in One | National Theatre
Behind the Scenes
National Theatre Live: Phaedra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Janet McTeer
as Helen
Archie Barnes
as Declan
Mackenzie Davis
as Isolde
Paul Chahidi
as Hugo
John Macmillan
as Eric
Assaad Bouab
as Sofiane
Akiya Henry
as Omolara
Sirine Saba
as Reda
Nadia Nadif
as Aïcha / US Oumayma/Reda
Nicholas Gauci
as Daoud / US Sofiane
Younes Bouab
as Achraf's Voice
Rhys Bailey
as Ensemble / US Declan
Key crew
Directed by Nimmo Ismail, written by Simon Stone.
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National Theatre Live: Phaedra – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: Phaedra?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: Phaedra (2023) includes Janet McTeer, Archie Barnes, Mackenzie Davis, Paul Chahidi and John Macmillan. The film was directed by Nimmo Ismail. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: Phaedra released?
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National Theatre Live: Phaedra was released on March 1, 2023 and runs for 2h 22m.
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