The Misanthrope by Martin Crimp after Molière directed by Indhu Rubasingham
Adapted by Martin Crimp (Cyrano de Bergerac), The Misanthrope reimagines Moliere’s 1666 comedy for the 21st century. Alceste, a miserly and cynical man quick to criticise, becomes Alice, a brilliant novelist who is unafraid to tell people what she really thinks. But as she faces intense criticism, she must reckon with the cost of daring to speak her mind.
Award winning actress Sandra Oh (Killing Eve, Sideways) makes her National Theatre debut as Alice, directed by National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham in her inaugural season.
Sandra Oh has one Primetime Emmy Award from 14 nominations, with the majority for her role in Grey’s Anatomy, as well as two Golden Globe Award wins and two Critics Choice Award nominations. She also has a BAFTA Award nomination for her performance in Killing Eve.
Paul Chahidi has been nominated for both a Tony Award and Olivier Award for his performance in Twelfth Night. He has also won a Theatre Award and been nominated at the Royal Television Society for This Country.
Indhu Rubasingham has an Olivier Award, alongside several Best Director nominations. She is the Co-artistic Director of the National Theatre.