The world premiere of Ella Hickson’s Oedipus will head to the stage next year.
The Old Vic Theatre has confirmed that it will be staging the world premiere of Ella Hickson’s Oedipus, based on Sophocles’ play from c. 429 BC. This adaptation by Old Vic associate artist Hickson, will be co-directed by Matthew Warchus and Hofesh Shechter in a strictly limited run from January 2025.
It has also been confirmed that the cast will be led by Academy Award winner Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody, No Time To Die) and Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones).
Further casting, dates and creative team has yet to be announced.
Talking about the news, Matthew Warchus said: “Sophocles’ play, arguably the best-plotted tale ever told, is the original detective story. 2,450 years since it was written, we still we find ourselves captivated by the intractable questions at the core of its drama: of the sometimes destructive outcomes in our quest for knowledge; how much we’re in control of our fate, or if we’re mostly living out a pre-written script that we’re completely powerless to change. I’m so excited to be co-directing this extraordinary play, in a dazzling new version by Ella Hickson, alongside the phenomenal choreographer Hofesh Shechter. And I am thrilled to announce the brilliant Rami Malek and Indira Varma in the lead roles.”
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