Opening her tenure as National Theatre Director, Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin) stages Nima Taleghani’s (Heartstopper) thrilling new version of Euripides’ timeless tragedy. With music, rhythm and movement pulsing through every scene, this Bacchae is bold, visceral and unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Performed 13 September — 1 November 2025 in the Olivier Theatre.

COMPOSER DJ Walde

SOUND DESIGN Max Ringham

MUSIC PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE Sarah Victoria