National Theatre Live: Bacchae(2025)
The women of the Bacchae will not be ignored.
National Theatre Live: Bacchae Synopsis
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.
National Theatre Live: Bacchae (2025) is a drama film directed by Indhu Rubasingham, released on September 13, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Melanie-Joyce Bermudez, Natasha Gooden, Elèna Gyasi and Kate Ivory Jordan.
- Director:
- Indhu Rubasingham
- Writers:
- Nima Taleghani
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: Bacchae (2025) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: Bacchae Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for National Theatre Live: Bacchae.
Bacchae | Official Trailer | National Theatre
Trailer
Bacchae | Writer's Portrait | National Theatre
Featurette
Bacchae | The Dance of Dionysos: Choreographing a Greek God | National Theatre
Featurette
In Search of Greek Theatre #7: Bacchae | National Theatre
Featurette
National Theatre Live: Bacchae Cast & Crew
Main cast
Melanie-Joyce Bermudez
as Serene
Natasha Gooden
as Tina
Elèna Gyasi
as Niloo / Understudy Nava / Kera
Kate Ivory Jordan
as Xena
Arethajay McEwen
as Mertha
Ellie McKay
as Nava / Understudy Serene / Demi
Natasha Magigi
as Sunny
Clare Perkins
as Vida
Ukweli Roach
as Dionysos
Anna Russell-Martin
as Kera
Ellie-May Sheridan
as Yunann
Fi Silverthorn
as Ava
Key crew
Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, written by Nima Taleghani.
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National Theatre Live: Bacchae – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: Bacchae?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: Bacchae (2025) includes Melanie-Joyce Bermudez, Natasha Gooden, Elèna Gyasi, Kate Ivory Jordan and Arethajay McEwen. The film was directed by Indhu Rubasingham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: Bacchae released?
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National Theatre Live: Bacchae was released on September 13, 2025 and runs for 1h 49m.
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Yes. The official National Theatre Live: Bacchae trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.