National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona
National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona
Overview
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.
Release Date
November 15, 2026
Runtime
125 minutes
Rating
Status
Post Production
Genres
Cast

Cate Blanchett
Electra (Elisabeth) / Clytemnestra (Alma)

Nina Hoss
Electra (Elisabeth) / Clytemnestra (Alma)

Ella Lily Hyland
Chrysothemis (Anna)

Patrick Robinson
Aegisthus (Husband)

Natalie Thomas
Electra (Elisabeth) Understudy

Celia Nelson
Clytemnestra (Alma) Understudy

Frankie Lipman
Chrysothemis (Anna) Understudy

Peter Eastland
Aegisthus (Husband) Understudy
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