Oedipus: Rami Malek is oddly 'stilted' in 'tantalising' production
Matthew Warchus and Hofesh Shechter's new production of Sophocles' family tragedy gets off to a "fabulous" start. But while ...
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Oedipus the King
A curse has taken a hold of Thebes. Oedipus is the current King of Thebes, having solved the riddle of the Sphinx, and is determined to help the people. He married Jocasta, Queen of Thebes and has ...
Oedipus at the Old Vic theatre review — a stark, physical staging of Sophocles’ tragedy
Rami Malek and Indira Varma star in a London production that uses dance brilliantly but lacks emotional connection ...
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Oedipus, Old Vic review - disappointing leads in a production of two halves
The opening scene of the Old Vic’s Oedipus is dominated by a giant backdrop of a skull-like face, eyes shut and rock-like. It ...
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Oedipus at the Old Vic review – Rami Malek and Indira Varma start strong, finish stifled
Rami Malek and Indira Varma, © Manuel Harlan. The opening is dazzling. A chant of Oedipus. A man trapped in a smoky shaft of ...
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Oedipus: Rami Malek presumably has his fans – but have they actually seen him act?
It’s quite a risk, then, to cast him in Oedipus, even in light of the apparent bunfight among theatre producers to outdo each other when it comes to star casting in Sophocles: Mark Strong and ...
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Oedipus the King
Jocasta has been questioned by Oedipus for details on the death of King Laius. When she asks what burden Oedipus is carrying and to share his information, this is his reply. A curse has taken a ...