Bacchae | Writer's Portrait | National Theatre

We sat down with Nima Taleghani to talk through his new version of Euripides’ timeless tragedy, Bacchae, directed by National Theatre Artistic Director, Indhu Rubasingham.

Find out more about the show's plot, Nima's background and inspirations, and what he's learnt in the process.

Bacchae plays in the Olivier Theatre until 1 November.

Find out more here: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/pr...
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