National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona(2026)
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National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona Synopsis
Electra: A daughter consumed by grief and rage, clinging to the idea of justice as her world comes apart. Persona: During a performance of Electra, an actress suddenly falls silent. What follows is a rupture: two women drawn into an intense, unsettling encounter where speech breaks down and the boundaries between self and role give way. Featuring Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss, and Ella Lily Hyland, Benedict Andrews' thrilling production fuses ancient myth and modern psychology in a powerful exploration of identity, and the fragile line between who we are and who we play.
National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona (2026) is a drama film directed by Benedict Andrews, released on November 15, 2026 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss, Ella Lily Hyland and Patrick Robinson.
- Director:
- Benedict Andrews
- Writers:
- Benedict Andrews, Sophocles, Ingmar Bergman
- Producers:
- Harriet Mackie
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Post Production
National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona (2026) Trailer
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Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss on Role-Swapping | Electra/Persona | National Theatre
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Staging Electra/Persona | National Theatre
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National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cate Blanchett
as Electra (Elisabeth) / Clytemnestra (Alma)
Nina Hoss
as Electra (Elisabeth) / Clytemnestra (Alma)
Ella Lily Hyland
as Chrysothemis / Anna
Patrick Robinson
as Aegisthus / Husband
Key crew
Directed by Benedict Andrews, written by Benedict Andrews, Sophocles and Ingmar Bergman, produced by Harriet Mackie.
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National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona (2026) includes Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss, Ella Lily Hyland and Patrick Robinson. The film was directed by Benedict Andrews. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona released?
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National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona was released on November 15, 2026 and runs for 2h 5m.
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