The National Theatre today announces the full cast for Marianne Elliott’s (Angels in America) major revival of Les Liaisons Dangereuses as rehearsals begin on London's South Bank. Christopher Hampton’s (The Father) acclaimed adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ epistolary novel will have a refreshed script for its first ever staging at the National Theatre, playing the Lyttelton theatre from 21 March until 6 June 2026. The production will also be screened in cinemas worldwide via National Theatre Live from 25 June 2026.
Previously announced cast members include Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Gabrielle Drake (Time and the Conways), Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) and Aidan Turner (Rivals). They will be joined by Ishmail Aaron, Sharif Afifi, Curtis Angus, Charlotte Avery, Nandi Bhebhe, Lucia Chocarro, Liz Ewing, Ali Goldsmith, Darragh Hand, Georges Hann, Dianté Lodge, Katie Lusby, Amy Macken, Aisha Naamani, Bryony Pennington, Cat Simmons and Hannah van der Westhuysen.
Marianne is joined in the artistic team by set designer Rosanna Vize, costume designer Natalie Roar, choreographer Tom Jackson Greaves, composer Jasmin Kent Rodgman, lighting designer James Farncombe, sound designer Ian Dickinson for Autograph, intimacy director Ingrid Mackinnon, fight director Sam Lyon-Behan, casting directors Alastair Coomer CDG and Naomi Downham, voice and dialect coach Hazel Holder, associate director Mumba Dodwell and associate wigs, hair and make-up designer Adele Brandman.
Performing in the Lyttelton theatre from 21 March – 6 June 2026, with a press night on Wednesday 1 April.
