Michaela Coel Performs Medea Opening Monologue for National Theatre at Home

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You can now stream the full production of Medea starring Michaela Coel, Helen McCrory and more, on the National Theatre at Home.

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In 2014, The National Theatre presented Euripides' Greek tragedy MEDEA, in a new version by Ben Power , directed by Carrie Cracknell and starring Helen McCrory in the title role. The production is now streaming on National Theatre at Home. Get a sneak peek at the opening monologue of the production, performed by Michaela Coel.

Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she's left her home and borne two sons in exile.

But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day's grace. It's time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Video-Michaela-Coel-Performs-Opening-Monologue-From-MEDEA-on-National-Theatre-at-Home-20260610)._