National Theatre Live: Bacchae
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.
Cast: Melanie-Joyce Bermudez, Natasha Gooden, Elèna Gyasi
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National Theatre Live: Bacchae
The women of the Bacchae will not be ignored.
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Indhu Rubasingham
- Cast
- Melanie-Joyce Bermudez, Natasha Gooden, Elèna Gyasi, Kate Ivory Jordan, Arethajay McEwen, Ellie McKay
- Studio
- National Theatre
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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