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Hollywood Stars Light Up National Theatre Stage
27 Jan
Summary
- Cate Blanchett and Sandra Oh to star in 2026 season.
- Blanchett's new play merges Sophocles and Bergman.
- Oh stars in a gender-reimagined Molière adaptation.
The National Theatre's 2026 season is set to dazzle with a lineup featuring Hollywood stars Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, Nina Hoss, and Lorraine Toussaint. Blanchett returns to the Southbank stage, reuniting with her 'Tár' co-star Nina Hoss for the world premiere of 'Electra / Persona.' This innovative production blends Sophocles' 'Electra' with Ingmar Bergman's 1966 film, exploring an actress's inner life and grief.
Sandra Oh will make her National Theatre debut in a new adaptation of Molière's 'The Misanthrope,' penned by Martin Crimp and directed by NT artistic director Indhu Rubasingham. This adaptation presents the protagonist as Alice, a bestselling novelist with a disdain for modern niceties. The production runs on the Lyttelton stage from June 16 to August 1, 2026.
Lorraine Toussaint is also set to appear alongside Letitia Wright in the revival of Tracey Scott Wilson's newsroom thriller 'The Story.' Performances for 'The Story' are scheduled from August 27 to September 3, 2026, on the Olivier stage, marking another significant addition to the theatre's ambitious season.
