National Theatre Live: Medea (2014)
Drama · Fantasy
Overview
Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.
Cast
- Helen McCrory as Medea
- Michaela Coel as Nurse
- Dominic Rowan as Aegeus, King of Athens
- Danny Sapani as Jason
- Clemmie Sveaas as Kreusa
- Martin Turner as Kreon, King of Corinth
- Toby Wharton as Jason's attendant
- Joel McDermott as Medea's son
- Jude Pearce as Medea's son
- Adrian Grove as Ensemble