Full cast revealed for 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'
Christopher Hampton's adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s novel is about lovers-turned-rivals, who threaten to destory everyone in their path.
The full cast has been revealed for Marianne Elliott’s revival of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Performances begin in the Lyttelton theatre at the National from 21 March, running through 6 June.
Joining previously announced cast members Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Gabrielle Drake (Time and the Conways), Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread), and Aidan Turner (Rivals) are Ishmail Aaron, Sharif Afifi, Curtis Angus, Charlotte Avery, Nandi Bhebhe, Lucia Chocarro, Liz Ewing, Ali Goldsmith, Darragh Hand, Georges Hann, Dianté Lodge, Katie Lusby, Amy Macken, Aisha Naamani, Bryony Pennington, Cat Simmons, and Hannah van der Westhuysen.
The rest of the creative team includes set designer Rosanna Vize, costume designer Natalie Roar, choreographer Tom Jackson Greaves, composer Jasmin Kent Rodgman, lighting designer James Farncombe, sound designer Ian Dickinson for Autograph, intimacy director Ingrid Mackinnon, fight director Sam Lyon-Behan, voice and dialect coach Hazel Holder, associate director Mumba Dodwell, and associate wigs, hair and make-up designer Adele Brandman.
Christopher Hampton's adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s novel is about lovers-turned-rivals, who threaten to destroy everyone in their path.
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Photo credit: Aidan Turner and Lesley Manville. (Photos by John Balsom and Rachell Smith)
Frequently asked questions
What is Les Liaisons Dangereuses about?
Experience the glitter of 18th-century France with Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Christopher Hampton’s bold adaptation of the classic novel, being revived at the National Theatre in this smashing new production starring BAFTA Award-winning Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner.
Where is Les Liaisons Dangereuses playing?
Les Liaisons Dangereuses is playing at Lyttelton Theatre. The theatre is located at National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX.
How long is Les Liaisons Dangereuses?
The running time of Les Liaisons Dangereuses is 3hrs. Incl. 1 Interval.
How do you book tickets for Les Liaisons Dangereuses?
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Who wrote Les Liaisons Dangereuses?
Christopher Hampton adapted the play for the stage based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.
Who directed Les Liaisons Dangereuses?
Marianne Elliott is the director.
Is Les Liaisons Dangereuses appropriate for kids?
This show contains strong language and violence. It also shows depictions of sexual assault, grooming, sexual references, and references to the loss of a baby.
Is Les Liaisons Dangereuses good?
Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a deeply gripping drama with strong performances that will suck you into its world within moments of the curtain opening. The sharp writing and storyline are not only compelling, but wildly entertaining.
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