Is PHAEDRA Worth Seeing? It's Complicated... (National Theatre Review)

I've just seen PHAEDRA at the National Theatre and come away with very mixed emotions. Here's my review.
From the National Theatre's Phaedra website:
In a house of glass, one must not throw stones.
After years of fierce focus on her political career, a politician turns her attention to her personal life.
The reappearance of a figure from her past shakes the foundations of her house and the beliefs that have underpinned her power.
As buried lust and loneliness surge to the surface, her actions threaten to destroy everything she has built.
Writer-Director Simon Stone (Yerma, Young Vic) reimagines Seneca’s famous tragedy in this striking new play.
The cast includes Janet McTeer (Ozark, The Menu) and Assaad Bouab (Call My Agent, Bad Sisters) in his London stage debut.
Olivier Awards 2023 Nomination
Best Actress - Janet McTeer

[@minirth.maggie]

Just found your channel, love your reviews. Keep up the good work! I'm in the US and really enjoy hearing about the west end.

[@milo-theatre]

Thank you!! More to come! 😊😊

[@boshinozebosh]

come and watch the grapes of wrath at the national

[@douglaswright2143]

I loved it, it reminded me of Noel Cowaed

[@0530evan]

seems like just a normal family.....just sort of ""over the top""

[@kareninacarado]

Would be interested for your review on the other Greek tragedy at the West End at the moment, Medea at @sohoplace!

[@milo-theatre]

Hoping to make it there soon!!