This adaptation of Sophocles’ classic play, reimagined by Old Vic Associate Artist Ella Hickson, is set to run at The Old Vic for a limited engagement early next year.
Rami Malek, Indira Varma, Nicholas Khan, and Cecilia Noble. Headshots provided by production.
Further cast has been announced for Oedipus.
Co-directed by Matthew Warchus and Hofesh Shechter, the production will be led by the previously announced Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) as Oedipus and Indira Varma (Present Laughter) as Jocasta.
Joining the cast are Nicholas Khan as Creon, Joseph Mydell as Corinthian, Cecilia Noble as Tiresias and Nicholas Woodeson as Shepherd.
Also joining the production from Hofesh Shechter Company are dancers Justine Gouache, Charles Heinrich, Kenny Wing Tao Ho, Adam Khazhmuradov, Kim Kohlmann, Oscar Jinghu Li, Yen-Ching Lin, Rachelle Scott, Jian-Hui Wang and Zee Zunnur.
The creative team is also announced today with Choreography & Music by Hofesh Shechter, Set & Costume by Rae Smith, Lighting by Tom Visser, Sound by Chris Shutt, Casting by Jim Carnahan, CSA, Children’s Casting by Saffeya Shebli and Voice by Charlie Hughes-D’Aeth. The Associate Director is Lilac Yosiphon, Associate Choreographer is Kim Kohlmann, Associate Set by Niall McKeever, Associate Costume by Joanna Coe, Associate Lighting by Chris Burr, Music Collaborator is Frédéric Despierre and Props Supervisor is Zoë Wilson for Propworks.
The Old Vic’s Oedipus reimagines Sophocles’ timeless tragedy about power, prophecy, and fate. When Thebes is struck by turmoil, King Oedipus vows to uncover the truth behind the murder of the former king, unknowingly setting himself on a path to devastating self-discovery.
Oedipus is playing at The Old Vic from 21 January - 29 March 2025.
