Les Liaisons Dangereuses (15)

NT Live

Thu 25 Jun 2026, 19:30 ,Cinema 2

A man and a woman in various states of undress lay on top of a pile of letters

Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of the classic novel, where amongst the glittering salons one misstep can mean ruin.

In Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, patriarchy equals power, reputation is everything, and for women, one misstep can mean ruin.

Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.

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Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.