The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center presents an encore presentation of National Theatre’s stage production of “Medea” at 3 p.m. Sept. 7. The production was broadcast live from London’s West End on Sept. 4.
Helen McCrory returns to the National Theatre to take the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy. Carrie Cracknell will direct this new version by Ben Power.
“Medea” is about 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.
“National Theatre Live” is an initiative to broadcast live performances of plays from the National Theatre in London to cinema screens worldwide. The broadcasts will also feature behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with artists.
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