Photo credit: The Oresteia complete cast. (Photo by Danny Kaan)
Complete cast set for 'The Oresteia' at the Bridge Theatre
Simon Stone's new twist on the trilogy of Greek tragedies sees a contemporary family wake up in a Greek myth, unable to find a way out of their hellish destiny.
Complete casting has been announced for The Oresteia, written and directed by Simon Stone (after Aeschylus and others). The show begins performances at the Bridge Theatre on 2 July, running through 19 September.
Joining the previously announced Mary-Louise Parker as Montie, David Morrissey as Christopher, Tom Glynn-Carney as Augie, Rosie Sheehy as Alice, Lloyd Hutchinson as Melville, John Macmillan as Jerome and Archie Madekwe as Lorenzo are Alyth Ross (The Woman In Cabin 10) as Jenny and Rakhee Thakrar (Sex Education) as Chandra.
The understudies are Seán Donegan, George Renshaw, Andy Umerah, Emily Waters, and Kirsty Yates.
Stone's new twist on the trilogy of Greek tragedies sees a contemporary family wake up in a Greek myth, unable to find a way out of their hellish destiny.
The creative team also includes set designer Lizzie Clachan, with music by Stefan Gregory and lighting design by Nick Schlieper.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Oresteia about?
See Mary-Louise Parker, David Morrissey, and Tom Glynn-Carney in The Oresteia, Simon Stone’s contemporary reimagining of classic Greek tragedies at Bridge Theatre.
What's the age recommendation for The Oresteia?
The recommended age for The Oresteia is Ages 15+..
Where is The Oresteia playing?
The Oresteia is playing at Bridge Theatre. The theatre is located at 3 Potters Fields Park, London, SE1 2SG.
How long is The Oresteia?
The running time of The Oresteia is 3hr 40min. Including 2 intervals
How do you book tickets for The Oresteia?
Book tickets for The Oresteia on London Theatre.
Who wrote The Oresteia?
Simon Stone is the writer.
Who directed The Oresteia?
Simon Stone is the director.
Is The Oresteia appropriate for kids?
The Oresteia is recommended for those 15 and up. This production contains mature themes such as death and suicide, incest, scenes of a sexual nature, strong explicit language, depictions of violence, self-harm, blood, vomit and other bodily fluids, and the use of needles.
Is The Oresteia good?
The Oresteia harkens back to classic Greek myths using bold modern adaptations to retell these stories in ways that feel present to us. This production promises to bring an ancient cycle of revenge to audiences for a gripping night of theatre.
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