Civic Cinema - National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Wednesday 16 September 2026, 7pm
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By Christopher Hampton
Based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
Directed by Marianne Elliott
BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking 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 on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
Running time 2 hrs 30 mins. Running times are approximate and subject to change without notice.
Recommended for ages 15+.
This production contains depictions of sexual assault and grooming, sexual references and reference to baby loss as well as strong language, violence, flashing lights and haze.
Civic Cinema presents a screening of a National Theatre Live production
Les Liaisons DangereusesBy Christopher Hampton
Based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
Directed by Marianne Elliott
BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking 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 on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
Running time 2 hrs 30 mins. Running times are approximate and subject to change without notice.
Recommended for ages 15+.
This production contains depictions of sexual assault and grooming, sexual references and reference to baby loss as well as strong language, violence, flashing lights and haze.
