Oedipus, Mark Strong and Lesley Manville
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville make ancient tragedy ‘Oedipus’ a political thriller
One of the most basic questions in the world is “Who are you?” It's at the heart of the ancient tragedy of Oedipus, and it perplexes people still.
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Oedipus: Mark Strong and Lesley Manville are agonising, but it’s too little, too late
In the corner of the wide white anonymous modern room that comprises the set of Robert Icke’s free adaptation of Oedipus Rex, a digital clock ticks down the seconds to zero. It’s a trick Icke used to queasily tense effect in his 2015 version of The Oresteia,
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville are superb in stunning staging of Oedipus — review
The clock is ticking. The votes are in, the election decided, the political leaders’ fate determined — it’s now just a countdown to the moment of truth when all is revealed. Mark Strong’s politician kicks back with his wife (Lesley Manville), his family and his campaign team, confident that his message of change and hope has won the day.
Oedipus review: Mark Strong and Lesley Manville star in a tantalisingly fresh take on the Greek tragedy
Oedipus first premiered in Amsterdam in 2018, performed in Dutch, then played Edinburgh International Festival a year later. This belated West End visit retains the original’s stark European feel, but has a new cast anchored by the undeniable chemistry of its stars Mark Strong and Lesley Manville.
Review Roundup: Did Mark Strong and Lesley Manville Dazzle in OEDIPUS?
Starring the internationally renowned, multi award-winning Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, Sophocles’ epic tragedy is transformed into an essential, explosive human thriller.
Unscripted: Award winning actors Lesley Manville & Mark Strong on their West End play Oedipus
Stars of the stage and screen, Lesley Manville and Mark Strong join Arts Editor Nina Nannar to discuss Robert Icke’s adaptation of Oedipus. | ITV National News
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