National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona
2026 · 125 min · Drama
Which role undid you in the end?
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.
- Director
- Benedict Andrews
- Writer
- Benedict Andrews
- Released
- November 15, 2026
- Language
- English
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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