National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
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A new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a filmed staging of Christopher Hampton's adaptation of the classic novel, capturing a high-stakes game of seduction and betrayal among the wealthy elite. Directed by Marianne Elliott and recorded live at the National Theatre, the production stars the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont as they weaponize desire before their alliance spirals into destructive rivalry. Released on June 25, 2026.
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Aidan TurnerVicomte de Valmont
Lesley ManvilleMarquise de Merteuil
Monica BarbaroMadame de Tourvel
Darragh HandChevalier Danceny
Cat SimmonsMadame de Volanges
Hannah van der WesthuysenCécile Volanges
Ali GoldsmithMajor-Domo / Dancer
Gabrielle DrakeMadame de Rosemonde
Nandi BhebheJulie / Understudy Madame de Tourvel
Sharif AfifiAzolan / Understudy Vicomte de Valmont
Curtis AngusFather Anselm / Dancer
Ishmail AaronEnsemble / Understudy Azolan / Understudy Danceny / Understudy Major-Domo
Charlotte AveryEnsemble / Understudy Marquise de Merteuil
Lucia ChocarroÉmile
Liz EwingEnsemble / Understudy Madame de Volanges / Understudy Madame de Rosemonde
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses with Aidan Turner and Lesley Manville | Official Trailer
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When was this released?
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses was released on June 25, 2026.
Is this a new film or a recorded stage performance?
This is a filmed live production of the play as performed at the National Theatre, directed by Marianne Elliott.
What is the story about?
The film follows the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont as they navigate seduction and strategy in wealthy salons, until their partnership turns into a dangerous rivalry that threatens everyone around them.
Who adapted the original novel for this stage version?
Christopher Hampton wrote the celebrated theatrical adaptation of the classic novel that this production is based on.
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