Les Liaisons Dangereuses tickets
About Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Don’t miss Les Liaisons Dangereuses, a bold, classically dramatic play playing on themes of desire and revenge, brought back to life at the National Theatre with BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner leading the cast. Book Les Liaisons Dangereuses tickets on TodayTix.
In the realm of elite society in 18th-century France, Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont approach flirtation and seduction like something to be played with, and people like things to be toyed with. They are former lovers and both master manipulators and schemers who make one mistake too many, causing innocent victims to fall into their deceitful trap. But once the stakes get too high for both of them, everything begins to crack beneath their feet, and the damage they’ve sown becomes too much for them to manage.
Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a play by Christopher Hampton, who adapted Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ classic novel, filled with brilliant performances and smashing storytelling marked by cruelty and lies, making this revival a compelling night at the theatre.
Run time
3hrs. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Start date
21st March, 2026
End date
6th June, 2026
Stars on stage
Lesley Manville
Aidan Turner
Les Liaisons Dangereuses cast and creative team
By: Christopher Hampton
Music: Jasmin Kent Rodgman
Director: Marianne Elliott
Cast list: Sharif Afifi, Monica Barbaro, Nandi Bhebhe, Gabrielle Drake, Ali Goldsmith, Darragh Hand, Lesley Manville, Cat Simmons, Aidan Turner, Hannah van der Westhuysen
Sets: Rosanna Vize
Costumes: Natalie Roar
Lighting: James Farncombe
Sound: Ian Dickinson for Autograph
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 Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Marianne Elliott directs this brilliant National Theatre revival of Les Liaisons Dangereuses in London. The production stars BAFTA Award-winning Lesley Manville as Merteuil, alongside Aidan Turner as Valmont. The rest of the supporting cast includes Monica Barbaro as Madame de Tourvel, Gabrielle Drake as Madame de Rosemond, Darragh Hand as Chevalier Danceny, Cat Simmons as Madame de Volanges, and Hannah van der Westhuysen as Cécile Volanges.
This production is being revived with a breath of fresh air, having its first-ever staging at the National Theatre with design by Rosanna Vize, costumes by Natalie Roar, music by Jasmin Kent Rodgman, and lighting by James Farncombe. Les Liaisons Dangereuses is rich and visually compelling with stellar performances. This revival manages to bring forth the glamour and the violence of the story to speak on themes of class and power.
What to watch for
- Queen Marie Antoinette commissioned an illicit copy of the novel for her library with a blank cover.
- Pierre Choderlos de Laclos was actually an army general.
- The novel was thought to be a celebration of libertinism.
- The novel was originally published in 1782.
Frequently asked questions
What is Les Liaisons Dangereuses about?
Don’t miss Les Liaisons Dangereuses, a dangerous, rich drama of seduction and power, starring BAFTA Award-winning Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner at the National Theatre.
Which theatre is Les Liaisons Dangereuses at?
Les Liaisons Dangereuses is at London's Lyttelton Theatre, which is located at National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX.
How do you get tickets for Les Liaisons Dangereuses?
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What is the running time of Les Liaisons Dangereuses?
Les Liaisons Dangereuses runs for 3hrs. Incl. 1 Interval.
Who wrote Les Liaisons Dangereuses?
Christopher Hampton wrote the adaptation of the play from the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.
Who directed Les Liaisons Dangereuses?
Marianne Elliott stages the show.
Is Les Liaisons Dangereuses appropriate for kids?
Les Liaisons Dangereuses references strong language and violence. Additionally, it contains depictions of sexual assault, grooming, sexual references, and references to the loss of a baby.
Is Les Liaisons Dangereuses good?
Les Liaisons Dangereuses is a brilliant period drama surrounded by darkness and grit. It expertly shines a light on issues of class and power dynamics through phenomenal writing and smashing performances.
