Full cast announced for 'Oedipus' in the West End
Sherlock Holmes and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy actor Mark Strong and Lesley Manville (Sherwood, Mrs Harris Goes to Paris) will star in this adaptation of Sophocles’ great tragedy.
The full cast has been announced for Robert Icke's new adaptation of Oedipus in the West End. The play opens at Wyndham's Theatre on 15 October, running until 4 January 2025.
Joining the previously announced Mark Strong as Oedipus and Lesley Manville as Jocasta are Samuel Brewer (Teiresias), Michael Gould (Creon), Sara Hazemi (Lichas/Understudy Antigone), Gary McDonald (Driver), Bhasker Patel (Corin), Phia Saban (Antigone), Jordan Scowen (Eteocles), June Watson (Merope) and James Wilbraham (Polyneices), with Jim Creighton (Ensemble/Understudy Oedipus and Creon), Derek Elroy (Ensemble/Understudy Corin, Teiresias, and Driver), Celia Nelson (Ensemble/ Understudy Jocasta and Merope), and Jake Rory (Ensemble/Understudy Polyneices, Eteocles, and Lichas) completing the cast.
The creative team includes Hildegard Bechtler (Set Design), Wojciech Dziedzic (Costume Design), Natasha Chivers (Lighting Design), Tom Gibbons (Sound Design), and Tal Yarden (Video Design).
Based on Sophocles’ epic tragedy, Icke’s production was originally produced in Dutch by Internationaal Theater Amsterdam and was presented at the Edinburgh International Festival.
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Photo credit: Mark Strong (photo by Joan Marcus) and Lesley Manville. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Oedipus about?
A modern political reimagining of Sophocles' Oedipus by Robert Icke comes to the London stage. The play stars Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated Mark Strong (A View From the Bridge) and Olivier Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated Lesley Manville (Ghosts, The Crown).
Where is Oedipus playing?
Oedipus is playing at Wyndham's Theatre. The theatre is located at 32-36 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DA.
How long is Oedipus?
The running time of Oedipus is 2hr. No interval. The show will begin promptly and there's a strict no latecomers policy. There is no readmittance to the auditorium once the performance has begun.
How do you book tickets for Oedipus?
Book tickets for Oedipus on London Theatre.
What's the age requirement for Oedipus?
The recommended age for Oedipus is Ages 16+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult ticketholder (18+). Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted..
Who wrote Oedipus?
This adaptation is by Robert Icke.
Who directed Oedipus?
Robert Icke stages the show.
Is Oedipus appropriate for kids?
This play is best for children ages 16 and above as there are graphic depictions of violence and sexual scenes in the show.
Is Oedipus good?
Oedipus is a wonderful modernized version of Sophocles' classic. This highly anticipated adaptation was a smash hit with critics and audiences at the Internationaal Theatre Amsterdam and the Edinburgh Festival.
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