Oedipus
God is on fire his fever is plague<br /> All that was sweet is spilt and gone.
Why see Oedipus?
Ralph Fiennes plays the title role in a new adaptation of Sophocles tragedy by Frank McGuinness directed by Jonathan Kent.
The people of Thebes look to Oedipus to lift a terrible curse from them and their city. He consults the oracle and learns that he must root out the late king's murderer. But his relentless interrogation of one man after another leads inexorably, and in the space of a single day, to his own savage conclusion.
You are who you are seeking to find.
Cast
Ralph Fiennes as Oedipus
Alan Howard as Teiresias
Clare Higgins as Jocasta
Jasper Britton as Creon
Alan Howard as Teiresias
Clare Higgins as Jocasta
Jasper Britton as Creon
Creative
Director: Jonathan Kent
Adaptation by: Frank McGuinness
Designer: Paul Brown
Lighting: Neil Austin
Music: Jonathan Dove
Movement: Denni Sayers
Sound: Paul Groothuis
Adaptation by: Frank McGuinness
Designer: Paul Brown
Lighting: Neil Austin
Music: Jonathan Dove
Movement: Denni Sayers
Sound: Paul Groothuis
Reviews
Customer reviews
Daniel Fraser
A Stylish Oedipus That Lacks a Little Heart
Rami Malek and Indira Varma lead a sleek, modern Oedipus at the Old Vic, set in a near-future Thebes on the brink of collapse. The show looks incredible—moody lighting, a minimalist set, and Hofesh Shechter’s intense choreography make for a visually striking experience.
But while it’s a feast for the eyes, the emotional punch isn’t quite there. Malek’s Oedipus feels distant, and the chemistry with Varma’s Jocasta never fully sparks. The updated script adds a fresh twist but sometimes feels too modern for its own good.
A bold and stylish take on the Greek classic—but one that doesn’t fully hit home. ... Read more
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