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A new English adaptation of the classic French tragedy Phèdre by Jean Racine (1639-1699). It retells the ancient Greek tale of the wife of the Atenian King Theseus, who conceived a forbidden love for his son (by an earlier wife) Hyppolytus. All ends badly for all.
Keywords
stage play
filmed theater
Casts

Helen Mirren
Phèdre

Dominic Cooper
Hippolytus

Ruth Negga
Aricia

Chipo Chung
Ismene

John Shrapnel
Théramène

Margaret Tyzack
Oenone

Wendy Morgan
Panope

Stanley Townsend
Theseus
Elliot Horne
Phèdre's Son
Crews
Wayne Ratcliffe
Camera Operator

Robin Lough
Director

Nicholas Hytner
Director
Harry Guthrie
Production Manager
Jean Racine
Theatre Play
Paule Constable
Lighting Design

Bob Crowley
Costume Design

Nicholas Hytner
Stage Director
Beverley Binda
Key Makeup Artist
Adam Cork
Music
Backdrops & Posters


