The best theatre to stream this month: big and bold Bacchae ushers in new era at the National

2026-02-01 - 05:15

Nima Taleghani’s debut play brings a raucous Greek chorus to the Olivier theatre, while Judi Dench has an enchanting Twelfth Night reunion The National Theatre’s new artistic director, Indhu Rubasingham, launched her tenure last autumn with a big, bold spin on Euripides in the Olivier theatre – by a debut playwright to boot. Heartstopper star Nima Taleghani’s version, featuring choreography by Kate Prince and with Clare Perkins leading the self-styled “raucous Greek chorus”, comes to NT at Home on 6 February. It’s followed by a Q&A with Rubasingham. Continue reading...