So long, farewell! Oedipus finished at Wyndhams Theatre on January 4, 2025
Oedipus is now showing at Old Vic Theatre
Oedipus
So long, farewell! Oedipus finished at Wyndhams Theatre on January 4, 2025
Oedipus is now showing at Old Vic Theatre
Why see Oedipus?
Oedipus At Wyndham's Theatre
Starring Lesley Manville and Mark Strong!
Renowned director Robert Icke (known for his transformative adaptation of the Orestei), brings Sophocles' tragic ancient Greek play to life in a stunning contemporary light. In this modern makeover, hidden secrets of the past are pushed into the present, however, nothing can loosen the inescapable grip of fate.
Following smash-hit performances at the International Theatre Amsterdam and the Edinburgh Festival, Oedipus is headed to Wyndham's Theatre for a limited season starting from October 4th starring internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning actors Mark Strong and Lesley Manville.
The Story Of Oedipus
Through an exploration of life's complexities and the difficult decisions we face, Sophocles' tragedy undergoes an intense transformation and is reborn into a thrilling human drama. The revamped story highlights the significance that behind every powerful man, is an even more influential woman. On the eve of election night, predictions of a sweeping triumph are on the tip of everyone's tongue, and an impending shift can be felt in the air...but will change truly occur?
Key Information
Audience
Dates
Cast
- Mark Strong as Oedipus
- Lesley Manville as Jocasta
- Samuel Brewer as Teiresias
- Michael Gould as Creon
- Sara Hazemi as Lichas
- Gary McDonald as Driver
- Bhasker Patel as Corin
- Phia Saban as Antigone
- Jordan Scowen as Eteocles
- June Watson as Merope
- James Wilbraham as Polyneices
Creative
- Created by Robert Icke after Sophocles
- Set Design by Hildegard Bechtler
- Costume Design by Wojciech Dziedzic
- Lighting Design by Natasha Chivers
- Video design by Tal Yarden
- Casting by Julia Horan
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