The women of the Bacchae will not be ignored

Fierce and unstoppable, the Bacchae are a chorus of wild energy ready to shake Thebes to its core - and liberate its women.

But their god Dionysos has his own reckoning. In a showdown with his cousin, King Pentheus, family loyalty, political power and human desire are pushed to breaking point.

Opening her tenure as National Theatre Director, Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin) stages Nima Taleghani’s (Heartstopper) thrilling new adaptation of Euripides’ timeless tragedy.

With music, rhythm and movement pulsing through every scene, this Bacchae is bold, visceral and unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Please note: This production contains flashing/ strobe lights and loud music. It contains graphic depictions of violence and death, including scenes of beheading and cannibalism. It also includes scenes of a sexual nature, sexual references, ableism, strong language.

Running Time: 105 minutes (no interval)

A production from National Theatre