Among the glittering salons of the super rich, patriarchy equals power, reputation is everything andndash and for women, one misstep can mean ruin. Madame de merteuil, master in the art of survival, wields her influence with intelligence and control. Alongside the magnetic viscount de valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Marianne elliott directs lesley manville and aidan turner in christopher hamptonands celebrated reimagining of choderlos de laclosand classic novel andndash a thrilling game of love, lies and social warfare. For assisted performances, please book directly through the national theatre.