Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, patriarchy equals power, reputation is everything – and for women, one misstep can mean ruin.
Madame de Merteuil, master in the art of survival, wields her influence with intelligence and control. Alongside the magnetic Viscount 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.
Marianne Elliott directs Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in Christopher Hampton’s celebrated reimagining of Choderlos de Laclos’ classic novel – a thrilling game of love, lies and social warfare.
For assisted performances, please book directly through the National Theatre.
Important Information
This production contains depictions of a sexual assault and grooming, sexual references and reference to baby loss. This production contains strong language, violence, flashing lights, haze.Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Mon 30th March 2026 until Sat 6th June 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
7.00pm
Tue
7.00pm
Wed
-
Thu
7.00pm
Fri
7.00pm
Sat
1.30pm
7.00pm
Sun
-
Lyttelton Theatre, National Details
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Night buses: (Waterloo Road) 139, 176, 188, 243, 341, N1, N68, N76, N171, N343
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Tube lines: Waterloo & City, Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee
Nearest tube: Waterloo
Directions
from Waterloo :
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Car park: National Theatre, Upper Ground (1min)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Lyttelton Theatre, National
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Lyttelton Theatre, National Location
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Lyttelton Theatre, National, London
Running until: Sat 6th June 2026