CinemaOSMovie · 2012 · 1h 32m

National Theatre Live: Antigone

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In the unstable aftermath of a civil war, Creon, the new King of Thebes, asserts his authority by forbidding anyone from honouring the death of the traitor Polyneices. But Antigone, Polyneices' sister, will not obey. When Creon's authority is challenged, a gripping conflict emerges between the power of an individual and the state. Polly Findlay's electric 2012 production brings Sophocles' tragedy into the modern world as a gripping political thriller.

Directed byPolly Findlay

Play
Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
EN
Released
December 31, 2012
Studios
National Theatre

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Official Antigone Trailer with Christopher Ecclestone | National Theatre Collection

Official Antigone Trailer with Christopher Ecclestone | National Theatre Collection

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jodie Whittaker

Jodie Whittaker

Antigone

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

Creon, King of Thebes

Jamie Ballard

Jamie Ballard

Tiresias

Zoe Aldrich

Zoe Aldrich

Eurydice

Luke Newberry

Luke Newberry

Haemon

Annabel Scholey

Annabel Scholey

Ismene

Luke Norris

Luke Norris

Soldier

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Messenger

Alfred Enoch

Alfred Enoch

Chorus

Tim Samuels

Tim Samuels

Chorus

Creative team
Directed by
Polly Findlay
Polly Findlay
Written by
Don Taylor

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