Never underestimate the power of Helen Mirren. True, the Oscar winner has excelled in film and TV roles ranging from sex kittens to detectives to Queen Elizabeth, and anyone who's seen her onstage can ...

They are actors dancers or directors They are confined deconfined reconfined Together they play Phèdre by Jean Racine This film is a real immersion in a theatrical troupe that wants to be despite ...

Now at the Court Theatre, JoAnne Akalaitis’ production of “Phedre” is bound to be controversial. It has its blind spots, as do most inspired interpretations of classics. One of its key directorial ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. There are many Phaedras, according to Krzysztof Warlikowski, but only one actress who can tie them all together ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Racine’s tragedy is such a rarefied animal that it’s not easy to judge ...

Tom Sutcliffe is joined by writers Paul Morley and Miranda Sawyer and poet Paul Farley to discuss the cultural highlights of the week. Eric Cantona and Ken Loach may not seem like the most likely ...

The National Theatre on the South Bank in London is broadcasting its first live play out to the world from Iceland to South Africa. Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren stars in the 17th century play ...

The National Theatre's production of Jean Racine's tragedy "Phedre," in a version by British poet Ted Hughes, is so full of "woe is me" lamentations that when John Shrapnel as Theramene begins his ...

“PHEDRE” is an everyday story of an ancient Greek royal family. A queen, thinking her husband Theseus is dead, reveals her incestuous love for her stepson, Hippolytus, who prefers the love of a young ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Phèdre is currently scheduled to begin performances at the National's ...