Readers in Ireland can see the National Theatre’s performance of Jean Racine’s classic play in a version by Ted Hughes, starring Helen Mirren in the title role.

Consumed by an uncontrollable passion for her young stepson and believing Theseus, her absent husband, to be dead, Phèdre confesses her darkest desires and enters the world of nightmare. When Theseus returns, alive and well, Phèdre, fearing exposure, accuses her stepson of rape. The result is carnage. Helen Mirren takes the title role in this savage play, translated into muscular free verse by the late Poet Laureate, Ted Hughes.

NT Live is a new initiative to broadcast National Theatre plays to cinemas in high definition.

Phèdre screens in cinemas on one night only, Thursday, June 25, 2009.

Sunday Times Culture readers can claim a pair of tickets to the live transmission. To claim, choose a cinema from the list below, then click here and enter the movie password when prompted. You will be given a reservation number. Write it in the space provided and present the Culture page at the cinema on the day of the screening, with your e-mail confirmation. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Click here to apply for tickets

Movie password X8861

Participating cinemas are Movies@Dundrum, Movies@Swords and SCG Dungarvan

Admittance to the screening is strictly limited. Only those who present the Culture page with an e-mail confirmation at the cinema will gain access.

Terms and conditions: 1. There are 50 double passes to Movies@Dundrum, 30 double passes to Movies@Swords and 20 double passes to SGC Dungarvan. 2. Tickets are subject to availability and will be available on a first come, first served basis. 3. Each reader can claim one pair of tickets. 4. The tickets are not for resale. No cash alternative. No late admittance. 5. To the cashier: on presentation of this page, with a valid ID code and an e-mail confirmation, please admit up to two people to the 7pm screening of Phèdre on June 25, 2009. Please call 020 7860 1130 with any queries.

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