Full cast announced for 'The Misanthrope' at the National Theatre

Molière’s satire interrogates 21st-century private relationships and public debate, with the misanthropic Alceste here reimagined as Alice.

The full cast has been announced for Martin Crimp's new adaptation of Molière’s The Misanthrope at the National Theatre, which begins performances on 17 June running through 1 August.

As previously announced, the cast will include Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve), who is making her National Theatre debut as Alice, Paul Chahidi as John, and Abigail Cruttenden as Claire.

Joining them will be Imogen Elliott as Esmée, Rina Fatania as Indira, Freddie MacBruce as Allen, Tom Mison as Stefan and Jemima Rooper as Elaine. Young performers include Arthur Blanc and Teddy Holton-Frances as Benjamin and Francesca Fullilove and Poppy Townsend White as Madeleine.

The understudy cast completing the company includes Niamh James as understudy Esmée/Allen, Amira Matthews as understudy Claire/Indira/Elaine, Scott Sparrow as understudy Stefan, John Vernon as understudy John and Gabby Wong as understudy Alice.

Molière’s satire interrogates 21st-century private relationships and public debate, with the misanthropic Alceste here reimagined as Alice. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, The Misanthrope follows novelist Alice, as she faces intense criticism and backlash for speaking her mind.

The artistic team also includes set and costume designer Robert Jones, lighting designer Tim Lutkin, composer Anna Meredith, sound designer Alexander Caplen, movement director Lucy Hind, voice coach Jeannette Nelson, associate director Gitika Buttoo, and associate set and costume designer Ethan Cheek.

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Photo credit: Sandra Oh. (Photo by Emily Shur)