This is the plays first production by the national theatre and director carrie cracknell has been given a free rein to drag it kicking and bleeding on to the olivier stage. As edith hall, in the programme notes for carrie cracknells production of ben powers new adaptation of euripides masterpiece which is now playing at the olivier theatre at the national, says. Carrie cracknell has created a novel and richly rewarding vision of an ancient classic that hits viewers between the eyes with a short, sharp shock that will leave most reeling, bridging the gap of millennia from euripides to ben power. National theatre live to broadcast medea, starring helen. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Few who saw it will forget her stunning production of. Medea, the national theatre 04 jul 14 14 sep 14, 7.
Medea euripidesben powercarrie cracknell, national theatre, london, august 2014 by holger syme on 07082014 2 comments this was the most disappointing piece of theatre ive seen at the nt in quite a few years. Aug 11, 2014 medea by euripides in a new version by ben power starring helen mccrory directed by carrie cracknell screening from october 4, 2014 as part of national theatre live find cinemas at. National theatre live is the national theatres groundbreaking project to broadcast worldclass theatre to cinemas in the uk and. Ben power, writer of this version, and carrie cracknell, director, have. Cracknell and power outline the cultural and psychological parameters far more convincingly, and its not the. Helen mccrory medea, danny sapini jason while the royal national theatres production of medea is molded to fit the modern era, it still regains elements of classical greek theatre. If carrie cracknell and ben powers new production of medea, now playing at the nationals olivier theatre, is anything to go by then the answer is yes, they definitely can. Jul 22, 2014 now, as in the golden age of greek drama, the chief interest is in the way the tale is told. The national theatre extends its reach through digital programmes including nt live, which broadcasts some of the best of british theatre to over. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
The complete film is included in the national theatre collection which is. May 24, 2018 post3am at a house party isnt the prettiest place to be. Jul 15, 2014 w hen carrie cracknell set about creating a new version of medea for the national theatre, she faced two challenges as a director. Nov 29, 2019 helen mccrory takes the title role in euripides powerful tragedy, in this new version directed by carrie cracknell. Medea by euripides in a new version by ben power starring helen mccrory directed by carrie cracknell screening from october 4, 2014 as part of national theatre live find cinemas at. In the most terrible outcome of her devastating plan, she does not spare her own children. Carrie cracknell plugs the gap now with this horribly gripping, scrupulously judicious moderndress production part of the oliviers. National theatre from londons medea rosendale theatre. We will be showing medea live from the national theatre, london on thursday 4th september 2014. Medea euripidesben power carrie cracknell, national theatre, london, august 2014 by holger syme on 07082014 2 comments this was the most disappointing piece of theatre ive seen at the nt in quite a few years. Greek classics such as medea by euripides, in a contemporary adaptation by ben power, directed by carrie cracknell with helen mccrory in the title role.
Genres drama directors carrie cracknell cast includes helen mccrory. But when he abandons his family for a new life, medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Carrie cracknell, is clearly fascinated by women at the end of their rope. Carrie cracknell directs euripides powerful tragedy medea, in a new version by ben power, opening at the olivier theatre in south bank, london. Heres our quick guide to the best familyfriendly movies and shows you can stream right now. Helen mccrory the last of the haussmans returns to the national theatre to take the title role in euripides powerful tragedy, in a new version by ben power, directed by carrie cracknell a dolls house, 2014 winterspring. Euripides medea, the national theatre culture whisper. Medea by euripides in a new version by ben power starring helen mccrory directed by carrie cracknell screening from october 4, 2014. The most recent medea, in mike bartletts version for headlong with rachael stirling was more bloodcurdling, but confined to modernday suburbia, to the diminution of the play and an incorrect representation of medeas pedigree. Helen mccrory the last of the haussmans returns to the national theatre to take the title role in euripides powerful tragedy, in a new version by ben power, directed by carrie cracknell. Medea, a woman stricken with grief after learning that her. Medea is one of the greatest and most sought after female roles in the theatrical canon.
In the play medea must live in exile with her sons for the sake of her husband, jason. The obvious one was how to deal with the psychology of an. Medea opens tonight 14 june 2014 at the national theatre. The director of the national theatres new production tells. Polly stenhams work at the national includes hotel. Medea tickets london theatre tickets national theatre. She was associate director at both the young vic 201220 and the royal court 202014. The national theatre s new production addresses itself to the modern condition, helped by music from the artpop duo. It aims to reach the widest possible audience and to be as inclusive, diverse and national as possible with a broad range of productions that play in london, on tour around the uk, on broadway and. The national theatres new production addresses itself to the modern condition, helped by music from the artpop duo. May 11, 2014 we will be showing medea live from the national theatre, london on thursday 4th september 2014. But the winds of change blow even on the south bank so it makes great sense that one of our finest living actresses, helen mccrory, should take on the. Poster for carrie cracknells medea for the national theatre, 2014.
Watching the screening of the national theatres london production of medea as part of the ncpant live collaboration, two things once again struck me. Her medea conveys in equal measure the blistering agony of her soul and the calculated revenge she plots. Helen mccrory takes on the title role in carrie cracknells production of medea at the national theatre returning to the venue following performances in the last of the haussmans and the seagull, mccrory takes on the role of a wife who lives in exile with her sons for the sake of her husband jason. With helen mccrory, danny sapani, michaela coel, martin turner. Carrie cracknell plugs the gap now with this horribly gripping, scrupulously judicious moderndress production part of. In this modern production directed by carrie cracknell, the title role is portrayed by helen mccrory, who is superb. Carrie cracknells work at the national includes the deep blue sea, medea and blurred lines. Carrie cracknell and tom scutt 25 minutes 24 seconds this new production of terence rattigans play, the deep blue sea, is discussed by the director and the designer. Carrie cracknell born 1980 is a british theatre director. A mexican medea by cherrie moraga takes elements of medea and of other works. Helen mccrory, helen mccrory the last of the haussmans returns to the national theatre to take the title role in euripides powerful tragedy, in a new version by ben power, directed by carrie cracknell. Carrie cracknell now turns her directorial attention to an.
This production of medea is one that will turn any cynic into a believer. Created by nick payne and carrie cracknell, world premiere carrie cracknells show cunningly exposes gender inequality with. For the sake of her husband, jason, shes left her home and borne two sons in exile. Reviews of medea at the national theatre westendtheatre. Helen mccrory as medea at the national theatre photo. Helen mccrory takes the title role in euripides powerful tragedy, in this new version directed by carrie cracknell.
Infidelity, revenge, infanticide the greek tragedy medea has it all. Jul 22, 2014 the most recent medea, in mike bartletts version for headlong with rachael stirling was more bloodcurdling, but confined to modernday suburbia, to the diminution of the play and an incorrect representation of medea s pedigree. As we enter, her little sons are already playing with toys in front of the tv, lying on the floor in. Vibrant modern stagings of shakespeare, such as twelfth night, directed by simon godwin, with tamsin greig in the role of malvolia and coriolanus directed by josie rourke with tom. But there is more to medea than a black heart and a maniacal gleam in the eye. Post3am at a house party isnt the prettiest place to be. Helen mccrory in euripedes medea at the national theatre. National theatre live is the national theatre s groundbreaking project to broadcast worldclass theatre to cinemas in the uk and internationally. Medea euripidesben powercarrie cracknell, national. National theatre live is the national theatres groundbreaking project to broadcast worldclass.
And the national theatre has assembled quite a team for the purpose. According to carrie cracknell, the director of the production, the show needed to have modern influences. W hen carrie cracknell set about creating a new version of medea for the national theatre, she faced two challenges as a director. The director, carrie cracknell, is clearly fascinated by women at the end of their rope. Medea, national theatre helen mccrory gives an extraordinary medea. Follow our broadcasts from stage to screen with exclusive backstage updates. Created by nick payne and carrie cracknell, world premiere carrie.
She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear. Now, as in the golden age of greek drama, the chief interest is in the way the tale is told. Helen mccrory ascends to greatness in the title role of euripidess medea, and carrie cracknells phenomenally wily. Helen mccrory and director carrie cracknell reunited following the acclaimed medea in 2014. Carrie cracknell follows her multiaward winning production of a dolls house by taking on euripides powerful tragedy medea in a new version by ben power. Medea by euripides in a new version ben power starring olivier award nominee helen mccrory directed by carrie cracknell broadcast to cinemas internationally on thursday, september 4, 2014. Carrie now regularly collaborates with the national theatre where her credits include her acclaimed productions of medea, a deep blue sea. Medea national theatre collection on drama online trailer. The national theatres mission is to make world class theatre thats entertaining, challenging and inspiring and to make it for everyone. In carrie cracknells excellent new staging of medea, she is served beautifully by the unparalleled helen mccrory, an actress who can find nuance and depth in the phone book.
Medea euripidesben powercarrie cracknell, national theatre. Jul 23, 2014 if carrie cracknell and ben powers new production of medea, now playing at the nationals olivier theatre, is anything to go by then the answer is yes, they definitely can. Its that strange middleplace between night and day, when you realise how much there is to clear up, that you really want this. Terrible things breed in broken hearts euripides medea has long been considered one of the greatest roles for a woman to play so it is a little surprising or perhaps not that it hasnt been performed at the national theatre before. Helen mccrory returns to the national theatre following acclaimed performances in the last of the haussmans and the seagull.
The rosendale theatre is proud to present this exciting encore screening of national theatres much anticipated medea. Cracknell was artistic director of the gate theatre from 2007 to 2012, and associate director at both the young vic 2012 and the royal court 2014. Medea, a woman stricken with grief after learning that her exhusband has decided to remarry is faced with impossible choices in this exhilarating and breathtaking adaptation of medea. Helen mccrory the last of the haussmans takes the title role in euripides powerful tragedy, in a new version by ben power, directed by carrie cracknell, with. Carrie cracknells production for the national theatre draws medeas world unsettlingly close to our own, bringing euripides most terrible of family tragedies to a new level of domestic intimacy in an emphatically contemporary setting. Cut all known versions of this work passed uncut 12a.
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