United Kingdom / Sep 13, 2025 / 15 / Olivier Theatre
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Clare Perkins | Vida |
| Ukweli Roach | Dionysos |
| Anna Russell-Martin | Kera |
| Ellie-May Sheridan | Yunann |
| Fi Silverthorn | Ava |
| Sharon Small | Agave |
| Jessey Stol | Rakhz |
| Amanda Wilkin | Demi |
| Roman Asde | Alexis / Understudy Dionysos / Leon |
| Sam Jenkins-Shaw | Clitus / Understudy Pentheus / Tireseus |
| Reuben Johnson | Bubull |
| Tyreke Leslie | Leon |
| James McArdle | Pentheus |
| Simon Startin | Tireseus |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | National Theatre Live: Bacchae |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | National Theatre |
| Official site | nationaltheatre.org.uk |
| Release date | 13 settembre 2025 |
| Writer | Nima Taleghani |
| Assistant directors | Indhu Rubasingham |
| Lighting | Oliver Fenwick |
| Production design | Robert Jones |
| Art direction | Robert Jones |
| Set decoration | Robert Jones |
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| Music | D.J. Walde, Ben Ringham, Max Ringham |
| Sound | D.J. Walde, Ben Ringham, Max Ringham |
| Costume design | Robert Jones |
| Makeup | Robert Jones |
| Hairstyling | Robert Jones |
Release dates
Premiere
Digital
United Kingdom / Feb 06, 2026 / National Theatre Live at Home
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