Cate Blanchett tells National Theatre audience to stop filming Electra/Persona

Cate Blanchett stayed on stage after the curtain call of Electra/Persona at the National Theatre to ask patrons not to film the show. Footage of the address was shared on Instagram and reported 19 September 2026. She said filming spoils it for the next audience coming to be present with the cast. The Lyttelton run ends 10 October 2026.