Clapham Picturehouse will be holding a live screening of Phèdre from the National Theatre on Thursday.

Starring Helen Mirren, Margaret Tyzack and Dominic Cooper, the screening of Jean Racine's play is the first of many from the theatre scheduled throughout the year as part of their NT Live programme.

The performances are filmed in high definition and broadcast live via satellite to over 200 venues round the world including the Picturehouse.

Phèdre follows the tale of a woman consumed by an uncontrollable passion for her young stepson and believing her absent husband to be dead, confesses her darkest desires.

When her husband returns alive and well, she accuses her stepson of rape.

NT Live, Phèdre, June 25, 6.30pm, £10. Call 0871 704 2055 or visit picturehouses.co.uk/cinema.