National Theatre Live has announced that The Misanthrope, starring Sandra Oh, will be released to cinemas from 22 September 2026.
Captured live from the National Theatre’s Lyttelton stage, the production is directed by Indhu Rubasingham and marks Sandra Oh’s debut at the National Theatre.
Adapted by Martin Crimp in contemporary verse, The Misanthrope reimagines Molière’s iconic central character as Alice, a novelist navigating the complexities of modern relationships and public discourse.
As Alice challenges societal expectations and speaks out on contentious issues, her personal and professional relationships begin to fracture, forcing her to confront the consequences of her outspokenness.
Sandra Oh said: “Making my National Theatre debut in The Misanthrope and working with Indhu (Rubasingham) is incredibly special, and I’m so excited that audiences beyond the theatre will get the chance to experience this through National Theatre Live. The National Theatre is one of the great homes of theatre, and NT Live has played such an important role in sharing that work with audiences around the world, extending the life of productions and opening them up to so many more people.”
The cast also includes Paul Chahidi, Abigail Cruttenden, Imogen Elliott, Rina Fatania, Freddie MacBruce, Tom Mison and Jemima Rooper.
The creative team features set and costume designer Robert Jones, lighting designer Tim Lutkin, composer Anna Meredith and sound designer Alexander Caplen, alongside movement director Lucy Hind.
The Misanthrope will run at the National Theatre from 16 June to 1 August 2026 before its cinema release, allowing audiences across the UK and internationally to experience the production on the big screen.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
