Further casting revealed for Brie Larson-led 'Elektra' in the West End
Stockard Channing, Marième Diouf, Greg Hicks, and Patrick Vaill will join Brie Larson in Anne Carson's translation of Sophocles's great tragedy.
UPDATE: In addition to the cast members named below, the complete Elektra West End cast includes Hannah Bristow, Wallis Currie-Wood, Jo Goldsmith-Eteson, Nardia Ruth, Rebecca Thorn, Adeola Yemitan, and Arthur Boan.
Further casting has been announced for the Brie Larson-led production of Sophocles’s Elektra, which begins performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End on 24 January, 2025.
Larson, who is making her West End debut, will be joined by Stockard Channing (The West Wing, The Good Wife), Marième Diouf (Romeo and Juliet), Greg Hicks (Grapes of Wrath, Coriolanus), and Patrick Vaill (Stranger Things: The First Shadow).
Director Daniel Fish's production is the first major revival of Sophocles's tragedy in over a decade. The rest of the creative team includes Annie-B Parson (choreography), Jeremy Herbert (set design), Doey Lüthi (costume design), Adam Silverman (lighting design), Max and Ben Ringham (sound design), Ted Hearne (composer), and Kate Godfrey (voice and dialect).
Sophocles's story, translated by award winning poet Anne Carson, follows Elektra, who is haunted by her father's murder and urges her brother Orestes to seek revenge.
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Photo credit: Stockard Channing and Brie Larson. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Elektra about?
Academy Award-winning actress Brie Larson (Room, Lessons in Chemistry, Captain Marvel) makes her West End debut in a brand new translation of the Greek classic tragedy Elektra by award-winning poet Anne Carson and director Daniel Fish (Oklahoma!).
How do you book tickets for Elektra?
Book tickets for Elektra on London Theatre.
Where is Elektra playing?
Elektra is playing at Duke of York's Theatre. The theatre is located at 104 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG.
What's the age requirement for Elektra?
The recommended age for Elektra is Ages 12+..
How long is Elektra?
The running time of Elektra is 1hr 35min. No interval.
Who wrote Elektra?
This translation is by Anne Carson.
Who directed Elektra?
Daniel Fish stages the show.
Is Elektra appropriate for kids?
This Greek classic is ideal for children ages 12 and above as it includes some adult themes, such as revenge and death.
Is Elektra good?
Elektra is a timeless play by Sophocles sometime between 420 BC and 414 BC. Since then, it’s been performed numerous times, and this highly-anticipated new translation boasts an excellent cast and creative team led by Academy Award-winning actress Brie Larson (Room, Lessons in Chemistry, Captain Marvel).
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