National Theatre Live: Medea

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

Medea

Michaela Coel

Nurse

Dominic Rowan

Aegeus, King of Athens

Danny Sapani

Jason

Clemmie Sveaas

Kreusa

Martin Turner

Kreon, King of Corinth

Toby Wharton

Jason's attendant

N/A

Joel McDermott

Medea's son

N/A

Jude Pearce

Medea's son

Adrian Grove

Ensemble

Jane Wymark

Chorus