National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - 7 pm

Crail Community Hall

Play by Martin Crimp

after Molière

directed by Indhu Rubasingham

Award-winner Sandra Oh plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.

Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play.

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Sandra Oh shines in a witty update of Molière’s Misanthrope’ Sunday Times

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Killing Eve star kills it’ Metro

‘Sandra Oh brings heart, fire, vulnerability and comic timing’ Guardian

‘Oh and Chahidi are a joy together’ Financial Times

‘A playful reimagining of Molière’s classic satire’ Stage

Awards and accolades

Sandra Oh has one Primetime Emmy Award from 14 nominations, with the majority for her role in Grey’s Anatomy, as well as two Golden Globe Award wins and two Critics Choice Award nominations. She also has a BAFTA Award nomination for her performance in Killing Eve.

Paul Chahidi has been nominated for both a Tony Award and Olivier Award for his performance in Twelfth Night. He has also won a Theatre Award and been nominated at the Royal Television Society for This Country.

Indhu Rubasingham has an Olivier Award, alongside several Best Director nominations. She is the Co-artistic Director of the National Theatre.

Running time 120 mins TBC (no interval)

BBFC Rating 15 tbc

Tickets £14 - BYOB

Through https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/crail-community-partnership