Electra/Persona tickets
About Electra/Persona
Don’t miss Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss in Electra/Persona, Benedict Andrews’s ambitious new production at the National Theatre. Book Electra/Persona tickets on TodayTix.
Electra/Persona is a play that brings together two stories about women whose identities have been changed by grief. In Sophocles’ Electra, a daughter remains fixated on avenging her murdered father, awaiting her brother’s return home to help her carry out her act of revenge.
The production then shifts into the psychological world of Ingmar Bergman’s Persona, where an actress named Elisabeth abruptly stops speaking, and Alma, the woman in charge of caring for her, becomes sucked into an unsettling relationship in which the boundaries between the two women quickly dwindle.
Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss lead the cast, alternating between Electra and Elisabeth or Clytemnestra and Alma during the run. Ella Lily Hyland and Patrick Robinson also appear in the company.
Written and directed by Benedict Andrews, this show uses two different worlds to examine the nature of grief and identity as lines blur and emotions take over.
Know before you go
Please note: latecomers may not be admitted.
Run time
2hr 10min. No Interval
Venue
Categories
Start date
19th August, 2026
End date
10th October, 2026
“Two powerhouse actresses deliver mesmerising, unforgettable performances”
A Theatrical Masterclass in Two Acts
Audiences are united in their praise for the extraordinary performances of Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss, with many describing the experience as a masterclass in acting that stays with you long after l...
What It Feels Like
- Intensely captivating
- Psychologically challenging
- Visually striking
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate masterclass acting from world-class performers
- You enjoy experimental theatre that challenges conventional storytelling
- You have some background knowledge of Greek tragedy or Bergman's work
Beautiful experience of witnessing this masterpiece of a performance, writing, adapting. everything about this play was breathtaking.
One of the best acting and directing I’ve ever seen
Amazing scenery. Powerful representation from all the cast. Both main actors are superb.
Electra/Persona cast and creative team
By: Benedict Andrews
Cast list: Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss, Ella Lily Hyland
Venue
Lyttelton Theatre
Directions
Location: National Theatre
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 139, 176, 188, 243, 341, N1, N68, N76, N171, N343
Car park: National Theatre, Upper Ground (1min)
Directions from tube: (10mins) Follow signs for exits to the South Bank. This should lead you to an underground pedestrian passage called ‘Sutton Walk’ that emerges at the South Bank. Turn right and walk along the river Thames until you see the National Theatre.
More information about Electra/Persona
Benedict Andrews developed Electra/Persona through his longstanding creative connections with Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss. Rather than building the project around one actor assigned to a particular character, Andrews designed the show so its two leads could seamlessly exchange parts and experience the story from different perspectives.
The pairing of Sophocles and Bergman gives Andrews another point of connection to explore. Bergman worked in both theatre and cinema, and Persona was created during a period when he was leading Stockholm’s Royal Dramatic Theatre. Andrews uses this intersection as part of the foundation for his new theatrical adaptation.
Electra/Persona in London also features an original score by Academy Award-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, set design by Magda Willi, costume design by Merle Hensel, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Brendan Aanes, and video design by Ash J Woodward.
What to watch for
- A Freudian psychological phenomenon was named after Electra: the Electra Complex.
- Persona is a Swedish 1966 avant-garde film.
- Cate Blanchett has won two Academy Awards and four BAFTA Awards.
- Nina Hoss is a trained opera singer.
Frequently asked questions
What is Electra/Persona about?
Don’t miss Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss in Electra/Persona, Benedict Andrews’s ambitious new production at the National Theatre.
How do you get tickets for Electra/Persona?
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Which theatre is Electra/Persona at?
Electra/Persona is at London's Lyttelton Theatre, which is located at National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX.
What is the running time of Electra/Persona?
Electra/Persona runs for 2hr 10min. No Interval
Who wrote Electra / Persona?
Benedict Andrews adapted this production from Sophocles’ Electra and Ingmar Bergman’s Persona.
Who directed Electra / Persona?
Benedict Andrews stages the show.
Is Electra / Persona appropriate for kids?
Electra/Persona contains sexual material, violence, murder, and references to suicide.
Is Electra / Persona good?
Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss make Electra/Persona an exciting theatrical event as they take on multiple roles and expertly switch parts. With Benedict Andrews bringing together two iconic stories and an excellent original score, this ambitious production is a must-see for audiences looking for daring storytelling.
