The pen is mightier than the sword
Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, patriarchy equals power, reputation is everything – and for women, one misstep can mean ruin.
Marquise de Merteuil, master in the art of survival, wields her influence with intelligence and control. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.
The National Theatre today announces the full cast for Marianne Elliott’s major revival of Les Liaisons Dangereuses as rehearsals begin on London’s South Bank.
Christopher Hampton’s acclaimed adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ epistolary novel will have a refreshed script for its first ever staging at the National Theatre. The production will also be screened in cinemas worldwide via National Theatre Live from 25 June 2026.
Previously announced cast members include Monica Barbaro), Gabrielle Drake, Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner.
They will be joined by 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.
National Theatre (Lyttleton) from 21st March – 6th June.
Booking and full details: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/les-liaisons-dangereuses/
