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National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (2026)

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Drama Comedy

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.

Molière Writer Indhu Rubasingham Director Christine Lalla Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 22, 2026
IMDb
tt42715304
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Studio
National Theatre

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Cast

Sandra Oh Sandra Oh Alice Paul Chahidi Paul Chahidi John Abigail Cruttenden Abigail Cruttenden Claire Imogen Elliott Imogen Elliott Esmée Rina Fatania Rina Fatania Indira Freddie MacBruce Freddie MacBruce Allen Tom Mison Tom Mison Stefan Jemima Rooper Jemima Rooper Elaine Gabby Wong Gabby Wong Understudy Alice Scott Sparrow Scott Sparrow Understudy Stefan Amira Matthews Amira Matthews Understudy Claire / Understudy Indira / Understudy Elaine Niamh James Niamh James Understudy Esmée / Understudy Allen Arthur Blanc Benjamin Francesca Fullilove Francesca Fullilove Madeleine Teddy Holton-Frances Teddy Holton-Frances Benjamin Poppy Townsend White Poppy Townsend White Madeleine John Vernon John Vernon Understudy John

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Frequently asked questions

What is National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope about?
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.
Who directed National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope?
National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope was directed by Indhu Rubasingham, Christine Lalla.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope?
National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope stars Sandra Oh, Paul Chahidi, Abigail Cruttenden, Imogen Elliott.
When was National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope released?
National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope is a 2026 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope?
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