The Misanthrope
Towner Eastbourne, Eastbourne · 18 October 2026
Photo: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0
A National Theatre Live screening of Martin Crimp's new version of Molière's The Misanthrope, starring Sandra Oh, takes place at Towner Eastbourne on 18 October 2026 at 2.00 PM. The production runs for 1 hour 46 minutes and is rated 15. It suits adults who enjoy sharp, dark comedy and cinema-screened theatre.
Highlights
- Sandra Oh stars as Alice, a novelist who scorns modern mantras of kindness
- Directed by National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham
- Runs 1 hour 46 minutes, rated 15, booking required
Getting there
Towner Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ
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