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National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
“The pen is mightier than the sword.”
0.0 / 10• 2026• 2h 59m•NR• English
DramaRomanceComedy
Storyline
A new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
Cast & Crew
Aidan Turner
Vicomte de Valmont
Lead
Lesley Manville
Marquise de Merteuil
Monica Barbaro
Madame de Tourvel
Darragh Hand
Chevalier Danceny
Cat Simmons
Madame de Volanges
Hannah van der Westhuysen
Cécile Volanges
Ali Goldsmith
Major-Domo / Dancer
Gabrielle Drake
Madame de Rosemonde
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Marianne Elliott's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
