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National Theatre Live: Medea

National Theatre Live: Medea

20147.41h 30m

Overview

Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.

Directed by Ross MacGibbon
Written by Ben Power, Euripides
Produced by Emma Keith
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Top Cast

Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory

Medea

Michaela Coel

Michaela Coel

Nurse

Dominic Rowan

Dominic Rowan

Aegeus, King of Athens

Danny Sapani

Danny Sapani

Jason

Clemmie Sveaas

Clemmie Sveaas

Kreusa

Martin Turner

Martin Turner

Kreon, King of Corinth

Toby Wharton

Toby Wharton

Jason's attendant

J

Joel McDermott

Medea's son

J

Jude Pearce

Medea's son

Adrian Grove

Adrian Grove

Ensemble

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Themes & Keywords

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About National Theatre Live: Medea

National Theatre Live: Medea is a drama, fantasy film released in 2014 exploring themes of based on myths, legends or folklore, filmed theater, nt live. Directed by Ross MacGibbon, it stars Helen McCrory, Michaela Coel, Dominic Rowan. Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.

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