
National Theatre Live: Bacchae
Drama
Overview
Fierce and unstoppable, they are a chorus of wild energy ready to shake Thebes to its core — and liberate its women. But their god Dionysos has his own reckoning. In a showdown with his cousin, King Pentheus, family loyalty, political power and human desire are pushed to breaking point.
Top Cast


Melanie-Joyce Bermudez
Melanie-Joyce Bermudez
Serene
Melanie-Joyce Bermudez
Serene


Natasha Gooden
Natasha Gooden
Tina
Natasha Gooden
Tina


Elèna Gyasi
Elèna Gyasi
Niloo / Understudy Nava / Kera
Elèna Gyasi
Niloo / Understudy Nava / Kera


Kate Ivory Jordan
Kate Ivory Jordan
Xena
Kate Ivory Jordan
Xena


Arethajay McEwen
Arethajay McEwen
Mertha
Arethajay McEwen
Mertha


Ellie McKay
Ellie McKay
Nava / Understudy Serene / Demi
Ellie McKay
Nava / Understudy Serene / Demi


Natasha Magigi
Natasha Magigi
Sunny
Natasha Magigi
Sunny


Clare Perkins
Clare Perkins
Vida
Clare Perkins
Vida


Ukweli Roach
Ukweli Roach
Dionysos
Ukweli Roach
Dionysos


Anna Russell-Martin
Anna Russell-Martin
Kera
Anna Russell-Martin
Kera
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