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Check out new production photos for The Misanthrope at the National Theatre, starring Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh. Oh makes her National Theatre debut in this new adaptation of Molière’s classic play.

Adapted by Martin Crimp (Cyrano de Bergerac), The Misanthrope reimagines Moliere’s 1666 comedy for the 21st century. Alceste, a miserly and cynical man quick to criticise, becomes Alice, a brilliant novelist who is unafraid to tell people what she really thinks. But as she faces intense criticism, she must reckon with the cost of daring to speak her mind.

Award winning actress Sandra Oh (Killing Eve, Sideways) makes her National Theatre debut as Alice, directed by National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham in her inaugural season.

The Misanthrope runs until 1 August 2026.

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Production photos: The Misanthrope in London

The cast of The Misanthrope

The cast of The Misanthrope includes:

  • Alice: Sandra Oh
  • John: Paul Chahidi
  • Claire: Abigail Cruttenden
  • Esmée: Imogen Elliott
  • Indira: Rina Fatania
  • Allen: Freddie MacBruce
  • Stefan: Tom Mison
  • Elaine: Jemima Rooper

Young performers include Arthur Blanc and Teddy Holton-Frances as Benjamin and Francesca Fullilove and Poppy Townsend White as Madeleine.

The company also includes Niamh James as understudy Esmée/Allen, Amira Matthews as understudy Claire/Indira/Elaine, Scott Sparrow as understudy Stefan, John Vernon as understudy John and Gabby Wong as understudy Alice.

Plan your visit to The Misanthrope

  • Theatre: National Theatre
  • Booking dates: Booking to 1 August 2026
  • Performance schedule: Monday to Saturday evenings, Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
  • Run time: 1 hour 45 minutes (without interval)

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Main photo: Sandra Oh (Alice) and Tom Mison (Stefan) in The Misanthrope at the National Theatre. Photo by Marc Brenner

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