Fuelled by social division, Strindberg’s masterpiece remains shocking and fiercely relevant in this new adaptation by Polly Stenham. Carrie Cracknell directs a cast including Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), Eric Kofi Abrefa (The Amen Corner) and Thalissa Teixeira (Yerma, Young Vic).
The cast also includes Temitope Ajose-Cutting, El Anthony, Thomasin Gulgec, Francesca Knight, Dak Mashava, Beatriz Meireles, Michela Meazza, Ashley Morgan-Davies, Rebecca Omogbehin, Yuyu Rau and Petra Söör.
Miss Julie finds a new home in contemporary London. Wild and newly single, Julie throws a late night party. In the kitchen, Jean and Kristina clean up as the celebration heaves above them. Crossing the threshold, Julie initiates a power game with Jean. It descends into a savage fight for survival.
Julie is at The National Theatre in repertoire until 8th September.
1. Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
2. Thalissa Teixeira as Kristina in Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
Thalissa Teixeira as Kristina in Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
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Thalissa Teixeira as Kristina in Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
4. Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
5. Eric Kofi Abrefa as Jean in Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
Eric Kofi Abrefa as Jean in Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
6. Thalissa Teixeira as Kristina in Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
Thalissa Teixeira as Kristina in Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
7. Vanessa Kirby as Julie in Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
Vanessa Kirby as Julie in Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
8. Vanessa Kirby as Julie in Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
Vanessa Kirby as Julie in Julie at the National Theatre (c) Richard H Smith
