Electra/Persona
National Theatre
19 August — 10 October 2026
NT rep: 19.30 & 14.15
About the show
Which role undid you in the end?
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 (The Seagull), Nina Hoss (The Cherry Orchard), and Ella Lily Hyland (Black Doves), Benedict Andrews’ (A Streetcar Named Desire) 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.
Book official tickets for Electra/Persona, the new play by Benedict Andrews featuring Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss. Playing in the Lyttelton Theatre at the National Theatre in London, from Wednesday 19 August to Saturday 10 October 2026.
For groups of 10 or more Adults, the following discount rates can be applied to the seat prices below:
10-19 people: £6 off
20+ people: £10 off and one free ticket for the group leader
Group Rates
UK State schools: Group tickets at £12 each, plus one teacher at the same price for every 9 pupils.
UK Independent schools: Group tickets at £14 each, plus one teacher at the same price for every 9 pupils.
10+ students aged 19-25 from UK Universities or Higher Education: £17 each plus 1 teacher at the same price, for every 9 students.
Non-UK-based schools or education groups 10+ aged 25 for younger in any form of education £27 or £32 each plus 1 teacher at the same price, for every 9 students.
Available Monday – Thursday
Workshops
A classical acting workshop, exploring how actors work with text as you work towards staging scenes from the play.
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Your Visit
Address:
Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX
Map link:
Age recommendation:
Age tbc
Running time:
tbc
Additional Guidance:
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Getting there:
All groups should arrive 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
Nearest Tube: Waterloo, Southwark, Charing Cross
Nearest Station: London Waterloo, London Waterloo East, London Charing Cross
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Coach Parking: Pick-up and drop-off points are available nearby. Coach drivers should visit TFL for more information regarding parking.
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