The Misanthrope
National Theatre
16 June — 1 August 2026
NT rep: 19.30 & 14.15
About the show
Sandra Oh takes the title role in a razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic
Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the hollow contemporary mantras of kindness and respect. But the bolder she becomes in speaking out, the more colleagues avoid her, and the more her personal relationships begin to fracture.
As she challenges fashionable ideas and lends her voice to causes others are afraid to touch, she faces intense criticism and backlash. Alice will soon learn the price she must pay as an artist and as a woman for daring to speak her mind.
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) is the Misanthrope in Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) cutting new version of Molière’s dark comedy, directed by National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin).
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
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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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