They are actors dancers or directors They are confined deconfined reconfined Together they play Phèdre by Jean Racine This film is a real immersion in a theatrical troupe that wants to be despite ...

Now at the Court Theatre, JoAnne Akalaitis’ production of “Phedre” is bound to be controversial. It has its blind spots, as do most inspired interpretations of classics. One of its key directorial ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. There are many Phaedras, according to Krzysztof Warlikowski, but only one actress who can tie them all together ...

Never underestimate the power of Helen Mirren. True, the Oscar winner has excelled in film and TV roles ranging from sex kittens to detectives to Queen Elizabeth, and anyone who's seen her onstage can ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. The first season of National Theatre Live was seen by over 150,000 people ...

The National Theatre on the South Bank in London is broadcasting its first live play out to the world from Iceland to South Africa. Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren stars in the 17th century play ...

Actor Dominic Cooper has tried to woo veteran actress Dame Helen Mirren while shooting for their film "Phedre" together. The 33-year-old actor starred with Helen, 65, in 'Phedre' two years ago and he ...

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“PHEDRE” is an everyday story of an ancient Greek royal family. A queen, thinking her husband Theseus is dead, reveals her incestuous love for her stepson, Hippolytus, who prefers the love of a young ...

Since she last appeared at the National Theatre six years ago, Helen Mirren has become a dame and played the Queen. So she's no stranger to the purple in Jean Racine's great classical 17th century ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Phèdre is currently scheduled to begin performances at the National's ...