The National Theatre has announced an exciting new season featuring Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett in the world premiere of Benedict Andrews' Electra/Persona. The two-time Oscar winner, known for her roles in The Aviator and Blue Jasmine, will perform alongside Nina Hoss and Ella Lily Hyland. The production runs from August 19 to October 10, with tickets going on sale on Thursday, May 21.
Other Productions in the Season
Alongside Blanchett's return, the theatre will release tickets for several other significant productions on the same day. These include Catarina And The Beauty Of Killing Fascists, Some Woman, Cloud 9, and The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice.
Some Woman
Anne-Marie Duff, known for Bad Sisters, joins the world premiere of Helen Edmundson's Some Woman. Directed by Blanche McIntyre, the play follows Julie Robson, an ordinary woman who takes a stand after a challenging encounter. It runs at the Dorfman Theatre from October 7 to November 21.
Cloud 9
Charlotte Ritchie, star of Fresh Meat and You, appears in Caryl Churchill's landmark play Cloud 9. Directed by Dominic Cooke, the production runs from November 2 to January 13 at the Lyttleton Theatre. Ritchie is joined by Rebecca Humphries, Eloka Ivo, Tom Mothersdale, Ellen Robertson, Stuart Thompson, and Sam Troughton.
Catarina And The Beauty Of Killing Fascists
Portuguese playwright Tiago Rodrigues makes his UK debut with this politically charged production, running for one week from September 19 to 26 at the Dorfman Theatre. Performed in Portuguese with English surtitles.
The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice
A new staging of Jim Cartwright's play stars Francesca Mills and runs from December 2 to January 23. Directed by Robert Hastie, it tells the story of a shy woman whose hidden voice is discovered by a talent scout.
Tickets for all productions go on general sale from 12 noon on Thursday, May 21.
