Oedipus Tickets
About Oedipus
☆☆☆☆ ‘A Monumental Feat’ Independent
☆☆☆☆ ‘This is an extraordinary evening, thanks to Icke, Strong and Manville’ Evening Standard
☆☆☆☆☆ ‘Mark Strong and Lesley Manville set the stage on fire’ The Guardian
☆☆☆☆☆ ‘There will surely not be a more powerful production in the UK this year. It is electric’ The Observer
Don't miss the reimagining of Sophocles' Oedipus into a modern explosive thriller by Robert Icke. Book Oedipus tickets on TodayTix.
See the talented cast take to the stage at Wyndham Theatre, including Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated Mark Strong (A View From the Bridge) in the title role and Olivier Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated Lesley Manville (Ghosts, The Crown) as Jocasta.
Oedipus is a play that tells the story of Oedipus, a modern-day politician, on the eve of an election victory that promises to clean up and transform the country. Even before the votes are completely counted the air of hope and new beginnings has Oedipus making political promises to television news crews. As tensions mount, this tragedy explores honesty and cover-ups. Soon, it's clear that Oedipus' fate has already been cast.
Please note: There is no readmittance to the auditorium once the performance has begun. The show will begin promptly and there's a strict no latecomers policy.
Assisted Performances
Audio Described - Thursday 12th December, 7.30pm
Run time
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.
Venue
Categories
Age
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.
Start date
4th October, 2024
End date
4th January, 2025
Stars on stage
Mark Strong
Lesley Manville
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176; (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, 19, 38
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38
Car park: St Martin's Lane Hotel (2mins)
Directions from tube: The theatre can be seen opposite the station.
More information about Oedipus
Oedipus is a play that was staged at Internationaal Theatre Amsterdam and the Edinburgh Festival where it was a success with audiences and critics alike.
A 5-star review from The Guardian said of the show, "The narrative exercises a thriller-like grip, the countdown clock marking time, not only until the election results, but before the secrets of the past explode into the present."
Oedipus in London has an amazing creative team headed by director Robert Icke (1984, The Doctor), who also wrote this adaptation. Also included in the creative team is costume designer Wojciech Dziedzic (The Crucible), Olivier Award-winning scenic designer Hildegard Bechtler (After the Dance), video designer Tal Yarden (Ali (The Musical)), Tony and Olivier Award-nominated lighting designer Natasha Chivers (Prima Facie), and Olivier Award-winning sound designer Tom Gibbons (People, Places & Things).
What to watch for
- Robert Icke is known for his modern adaptations of classics, including his 2015 adaptation of Oresteia.
- While the show progresses and tensions mount, the campaign office is slowly taken apart around the characters, a physical depiction of the tragedy of the tale.
- The original play by Sophocles premiered in 429 BC, and even today, themes explored within the tale are relevant.
- This play is not the first adaptation of Oedipus. Throughout history, there have been numerous stage, radio, and film adaptations, including the 2017 BBC 3 radio adaptation starring Christopher Eccleston and Fiona Shaw.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oedipus about?
Following hit runs at Internationaal Theatre Amsterdam and the Edinburgh Festival, Robert Icke's modern-day political adaptation of Sophocles' Oedipus comes to the stage at Wyndham Theatre.
Which theatre is Oedipus at?
Oedipus is at London's Wyndham's Theatre, which is located at 32-36 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DA.
What is the running time of Oedipus?
Oedipus runs for 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 get tickets for Oedipus?
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What is the age recommendation for Oedipus?
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.
How much are tickets for Oedipus?
Oedipus tickets start at £72.
Who wrote Oedipus?
This adaptation is by Robert Icke.
Who directed Oedipus?
Robert Icke directs the show.
Is Oedipus appropriate for kids?
This play is ideal for children ages 16 and above as there are sexual scenes and graphic displays of violence in this show.
Is Oedipus good?
Oedipus is a fantastic modern reimagining of the classic play by Sophocles. This play has been a hit with audiences and critics during its performances at Internationaal Theatre Amsterdam and the Edinburgh Festival.
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