National Theatre Live to Screen Les Liaisons Dangereuses

September 8, 2026 Off By

Upcoming screening at City Varieties

Leeds audiences will have the opportunity to watch a live recording of the National Theatre’s production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses at City Varieties on Tuesday 15 September 2026. The play was filmed live on stage at the National Theatre and is directed by Marianne Elliott, known for her work on Angels in America.

About the production

The play is an adaptation by Christopher Hampton of the classic novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses. It explores themes of love, deception, and social rivalry set among the elite in glittering salons, where a single mistake can have devastating consequences.

The production features award-winning actors Lesley Manville, Aidan Turner, and Monica Barbaro. The cast has highlighted the importance of dance in this staging, which adds a distinctive element to the storytelling.

Screening details

Title: National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
Venue: City Varieties, Leeds

Additional National Theatre Live screenings

Following this screening, City Varieties will also show The Misanthrope on Friday 23 October 2026, continuing its programme of National Theatre Live events.

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