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The Misanthrope

16 June to 1 August 2026 Lyttelton Theatre

National Theatre Directed by Indhu Rubasingham
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Sandra Oh takes the title role in a razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic. 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 (Killing Eve) is the Misanthrope in Martin Crimp's cutting new version of Molière’s dark comedy, directed by National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham.

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Rina-Fatania-The-Misanthrope-National-Theatre-c-Marc-Brenner Marc Brenner Featuring Rina Fatania
Tom-Mison-Freddie-MacBruce-The-Misanthrope-National-Theatre-c-Marc-Brenner Marc Brenner Featuring Freddie MacBruce Tom Mison
Tom-Mison-The-Misanthrope-National-Theatre-c-Marc-Brenner Marc Brenner Featuring Tom Mison
Sandra-Oh-Tom-Mison-The-Misanthrope-National-Theatre-c-Marc-Brenner-3 Marc Brenner Featuring Tom Mison Sandra Oh
Sandra-Oh-The-Misanthrope-National-Theatre-c-Marc-Brenner-4 Marc Brenner Featuring Sandra Oh
Sandra-Oh-The-Misanthrope-National-Theatre-c-Marc-Brenner Marc Brenner Featuring Sandra Oh
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Jemima-Rooper-The-Misanthrope-National-Theatre-c-Marc-Brenner-2 Marc Brenner Featuring Jemima Rooper
Paul-Chahidi-The-Misanthrope-National-Theatre-c-Marc-Brenner Marc Brenner Featuring Paul Chahidi
Imogen-Elliott-The-Misanthrope-National-Theatre-c-Marc-Brenner Marc Brenner Featuring Imogen Elliott
Abigail-Cruttenden-Rina-Fatania-The-Misanthrope-National-Theatre-c-Marc-Brenner Marc Brenner Featuring Abigail Cruttenden Rina Fatania

Rehearsal photos

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A woman in a blue shirt and jeans leans against a wooden structure, looking thoughtful. The background is indoors with blurred objects in the foreground. Marc Brenner Featuring Amira Matthews
A woman with short dark hair and glasses sits smiling, wearing a brown top and blue jeans, with her legs crossed against a plain grey background. Marc Brenner Featuring Indhu Rubasingham
A person with short, curly hair and a light blue shirt stands behind a partially open wooden door, looking forward with a neutral expression. Marc Brenner Featuring Niamh James
A man with short hair and a beard stands with his arms folded, leaning against a black wall, appearing thoughtful. Marc Brenner Featuring Scott Sparrow
A man with grey hair in a navy shirt stands indoors, leaning against a black wall and holding his spectacles. Wooden beams are visible in the foreground. Marc Brenner Featuring John Vernon
A woman interviews another woman holding papers, using a voice recorder; they sit indoors with coats hanging in the background. Marc Brenner Featuring Gitika Buttoo Imogen Elliott
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A woman with long dark hair sits on a patterned chair, leaning forward and smiling; behind her are gold candlesticks and a Price’s candle box on a wooden table. Marc Brenner Featuring Gabby Wong
Three people in a rehearsal room; two men shake hands whilst one gestures and speaks, and a woman stands behind them smiling. A table with a patterned cloth and a water bottle is nearby. Marc Brenner Featuring Rina Fatania Freddie MacBruce Tom Mison
A woman with curly hair wearing a brown shirt and a colourful scarf leans on a red surface, looking to the side with a thoughtful expression. Marc Brenner Featuring Sandra Oh
Three adults stand indoors talking; a man with glasses holds a folder and gestures, while two women listen, one wearing a red jumper and the other a brown jacket. Marc Brenner Featuring Paul Chahidi Abigail Cruttenden Sandra Oh
A woman with short brown hair sits on a sofa, resting her head on her hand and looking up with a thoughtful expression. Wooden panelled wall is in the background. Marc Brenner Featuring Jemima Rooper

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