National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
The pen is mightier than the sword.
2026 · 2h 59m · N/A
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Marianne Elliott
Overview
A new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
Director and cast
- Marianne Elliott Director
- Aidan Turner as Vicomte de Valmont
- Lesley Manville as Marquise de Merteuil
- Monica Barbaro as Madame de Tourvel
- Darragh Hand as Chevalier Danceny
- Cat Simmons as Madame de Volanges
- Hannah van der Westhuysen as Cécile Volanges
- Ali Goldsmith as Major-Domo / Dancer
- Gabrielle Drake as Madame de Rosemonde
- Nandi Bhebhe as Julie / Understudy Madame de Tourvel
- Sharif Afifi as Azolan / Understudy Vicomte de Valmont
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