National Theatre Live: Medea
Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.
Cast
Helen McCrory
Medea
Michaela Coel
Nurse
Dominic Rowan
Aegeus, King of Athens
Danny Sapani
Jason
Clemmie Sveaas
Kreusa
Martin Turner
Kreon, King of Corinth
Toby Wharton
Jason's attendant
Joel McDermott
Medea's son
Jude Pearce
Medea's son
Adrian Grove
Ensemble
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Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.
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