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Carrie Cracknell directs Euripides' powerful tragedy MEDEA, in a new version by Ben Power.
Helen McCrory returns to the National to take the title role; the cast also includes Michaela Coel, Danny Sapani and Cath Whitefield. The production will be designed by Tom Scutt, with lighting by Lucy Carter, choreography by Lucy Guerin and sound design by Gregory Clarke.
Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she has 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.
Helen McCrory's theatre work includes The Last of the Haussmans, Blood Wedding and The Seagull for the National Theatre; The Late Middle Classes, Old Times, Twelfth Night and Uncle Vanya (Donmar Warehouse); and As You Like It (West End). Her extensive film and television work includes Skyfall, Hugo, Leaving, A Little Chaos, Penny Dreadful, The Queen, Harry Potter, Street Life (RTS & Monte Carlo Best Actress Awards), Anna Karenina, The Jury and North Square (Critics' Circle Award).
Carrie Cracknell's recent work includes Blurred Lines (National Theatre), A Doll's House (Young Vic, West End and New York) and Wozzeck (ENO). She is Associate Director at the Royal Court Theatre and an Associate Artist at the Young Vic, and was previously Artistic Director of The Gate Theatre.
'Extraordinary. Helen McCrory ascends to greatness'
Sunday Times
'Thrilling and merciless. Helen McCrory, gives the performance of her career'
Daily Telegraph
'Helen McCrory triumphs. A piercing, painful vision of passion and betrayal'
Evening Standard
'Carrie Cracknell's play is a tragic force to be reckoned with'
Guardian
'The score by Will Gregory and Alison Goldfrapp gets right under your skin'
Independent
'A remorselessly gripping 90 minutes'
Time Out
'Helen McCrory is arresting. Love and vengeance with a modern twist'
The Times
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LocationCinestudio Theater (View)
300 Summit Street
Hartford, CT 06106
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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