FIRST LOOK AT LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE

Christopher Hampton’s (The Father) acclaimed adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ epistolary novel - a thrilling game of love, lies and social warfare - has had a refreshed script for its first ever staging at the National Theatre, playing the Lyttelton theatre until 6 June 2026.

The production will also be screened in cinemas worldwide via National Theatre Live from 25 June 2026.

Aidan Turner (Vicomte de Valmont) and Lesley Manville (Marquise de Merteuil) in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Photographer Sarah Lee LLD068.

Cast members include, Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Gabrielle Drake (Time and the Conways), Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) and Aidan Turner (Rivals).

They are joined by Ishmail Aaron, Sharif Afifi, Curtis Angus, Charlotte Avery, Nandi Bhebhe, Lucia Chocarro, Liz Ewing, Ali Goldsmith, Darragh Hand, Georges Hann, Dianté Lodge, Katie Lusby, Amy Macken, Aisha Naamani, Bryony Pennington, Cat Simmons and Hannah van der Westhuysen.

Aidan Turner (Vicomte de Valmont) and Darragh Hand (Chevalier Danceny) in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Photographer Sarah Lee LLD035.

Marianne is joined in the artistic team by set designer Rosanna Vize, costume designer Natalie Roar, choreographer Tom Jackson Greaves, composer Jasmin Kent Rodgman, lighting designer James Farncombe, sound designer Ian Dickinson for Autograph, intimacy director Ingrid Mackinnon, fight director Sam Lyon-Behan, casting directors Alastair Coomer CDG and Naomi Downham, voice and dialect coach Hazel Holder, associate director Mumba Dodwell and associate wigs, hair and make-up designer Adele Brandman.

The cast of Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Photographer Sarah Lee LLD031

Performing in the Lyttelton theatre until 6 June 2026, with a press night on Wednesday 1 April.

Tickets available at nationaltheatre.org.uk.