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National Theatre Live: Electra/Persona

“Which role undid you in the end?”

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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

Director

Benedict Andrews

Screenplay & Story

Benedict Andrews, Sophocles, Ingmar Bergman

Original Score & Music

Hildur Guðnadóttir

Producers

Harriet Mackie

Department Leadership Roster

Benedict Andrews

Benedict Andrews

Writer

Benedict Andrews

Benedict Andrews

Director

Harriet Mackie

Producer

Gemma Grosvenor

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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.