National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses(2026)
The pen is mightier than the sword.
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses Synopsis
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. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (2026) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Marianne Elliott, released on June 25, 2026 with a runtime of 2h 59m. It stars Aidan Turner, Lesley Manville, Monica Barbaro and Darragh Hand.
- Director:
- Marianne Elliott
- Writers:
- Choderlos de Laclos, Christopher Hampton
- Composer:
- Jasmin Kent Rodgman
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
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'Genuinely one of the best things I've ever seen' 🙌 #NationalTheatre #LondonTheatre #Review
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National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aidan Turner
as Vicomte de Valmont
Lesley Manville
as Marquise de Merteuil
Monica Barbaro
as Madame de Tourvel
Darragh Hand
as Chevalier Danceny
Cat Simmons
as Madame de Volanges
Hannah van der Westhuysen
as Cécile Volanges
Ali Goldsmith
as Major-Domo / Dancer
Gabrielle Drake
as Madame de Rosemonde
Nandi Bhebhe
as Julie / Understudy Madame de Tourvel
Sharif Afifi
as Azolan / Understudy Vicomte de Valmont
Curtis Angus
as Father Anselm / Dancer
Ishmail Aaron
as Ensemble / Understudy Azolan / Understudy Danceny / Understudy Major-Domo
Key crew
Directed by Marianne Elliott, written by Choderlos de Laclos and Christopher Hampton.
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (2026) includes Aidan Turner, Lesley Manville, Monica Barbaro, Darragh Hand and Cat Simmons. The film was directed by Marianne Elliott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses released?
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National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses was released on June 25, 2026 and runs for 2h 59m.
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