The Misanthrope with Sandra Oh – first look photos

The National Theatre has released photos for The Misanthrope, starring Sandra Oh.

The piece is adapted by Martin Crimp, whose recent work includes Cyrano de Bergerac, and directed by Indhu Rubasingham. Written in contemporary verse, the adaptation reworks Molière’s play to examine private relationships and public debate in a modern context, with the central figure of Alceste reimagined – in this version, the story centres on Alice, a novelist who rejects what she sees as empty expressions of kindness and respect.

Golden Globe winner Oh makes her National Theatre debut in the production, appearing alongside Paul Chahidi and Abigail Cruttenden. Find out more here.

The creative team includes set and costume designer Robert Jones, lighting designer Tim Lutkin, composer Anna Meredith, sound designer Alexander Caplen, movement director Lucy Hind, voice coach Jeannette Nelson, associate director Gitika Buttoo and associate set and costume designer Ethan Cheek. Casting is by Alastair Coomer and Martin Poile.

The Misanthrope will also arrive in cinemas from 22 September, after running at the National’s Lyttelton theatre to 1 August, with a press night this evening.