National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope(2026)
National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope Synopsis
Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the hollow contemporary mantras of kindness and respect. But the bolder she becomes in speaking out, the more colleagues avoid her, and the more her personal relationships begin to fracture. As she challenges fashionable ideas and lends her voice to causes others are afraid to touch, she faces intense criticism and backlash. Alice will soon learn the price she must pay as an artist and as a woman for daring to speak her mind. Award-winner Sandra Oh is the Misanthrope in Martin Crimp's cutting new version of Molière's dark comedy, directed by National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham.
National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (2026) is a drama and comedy film directed by Indhu Rubasingham, released on September 22, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Sandra Oh, Paul Chahidi, Abigail Cruttenden and Imogen Elliott.
- Director:
- Indhu Rubasingham
- Writers:
- Martin Crimp, Molière
- Production:
- National Theatre
- Status:
- Released
National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (2026) Trailer
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National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sandra Oh
as Alice
Paul Chahidi
as John
Abigail Cruttenden
as Claire
Imogen Elliott
as Esmée
Rina Fatania
as Indira
Freddie MacBruce
as Allen
Tom Mison
as Stefan
Jemima Rooper
as Elaine
Gabby Wong
as Understudy Alice
Scott Sparrow
as Understudy Stefan
Amira Matthews
as Understudy Claire / Understudy Indira / Understudy Elaine
Niamh James
as Understudy Esmée / Understudy Allen
Key crew
Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, written by Martin Crimp and Molière.
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National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope?
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The main cast of National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (2026) includes Sandra Oh, Paul Chahidi, Abigail Cruttenden, Imogen Elliott and Rina Fatania. 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: The Misanthrope released?
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National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope was released on September 22, 2026 and runs for 1h 45m.
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