

National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona
“Which role undid you in the end?”
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Benedict Andrews
- Screenplay & Story
- Benedict Andrews, Sophocles, Ingmar Bergman
- Original Score
- Hildur Guðnadóttir
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benedict Andrews
Benedict Andrews, Sophocles, Ingmar Bergman
Hildur Guðnadóttir
Harriet Mackie
Department Leadership Roster
Benedict Andrews
Writer
Benedict Andrews
Director
Harriet Mackie
Producer
Gemma Grosvenor
Production Design
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What is National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona about?
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.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona?
National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona was directed by Benedict Andrews.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona includes Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss, Ella Lily Hyland, Patrick Robinson.
When was National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona was composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir.




















