National Theatre Live: Bacchae

National Theatre Live: Bacchae

The women of the Bacchae will not be ignored.

September 13, 2025 1h 49m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Indhu Rubasingham
Writers Nima Taleghani
Studio National Theatre
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Melanie-Joyce Bermudez

Melanie-Joyce Bermudez

Serene

Natasha Gooden

Natasha Gooden

Tina

Elèna Gyasi

Elèna Gyasi

Niloo / Understudy Nava / Kera

Kate Ivory Jordan

Kate Ivory Jordan

Xena

Arethajay McEwen

Arethajay McEwen

Mertha

Ellie McKay

Ellie McKay

Nava / Understudy Serene / Demi

Natasha Magigi

Natasha Magigi

Sunny

Clare Perkins

Clare Perkins

Vida

Ukweli Roach

Ukweli Roach

Dionysos

Anna Russell-Martin

Anna Russell-Martin

Kera

Ellie-May Sheridan

Ellie-May Sheridan

Yunann

Fi Silverthorn

Fi Silverthorn

Ava

Frequently Asked Questions

National Theatre Live: Bacchae was released on September 13, 2025.

The runtime of National Theatre Live: Bacchae is 1h 49m.

National Theatre Live: Bacchae is a Drama movie.

National Theatre Live: Bacchae is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

National Theatre Live: Bacchae was directed by Indhu Rubasingham.

The main cast of National Theatre Live: Bacchae includes Melanie-Joyce Bermudez, Natasha Gooden, Elèna Gyasi.

National Theatre Live: Bacchae is originally in English.