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Starring: Lesley Manville, Mark Strong

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Oedipus (Wyndham's Theatre) in London

Starring:

Lesley Manville, Mark Strong

Some plots never age or date. Oedipus, written by Sophocles in 496 BCE, is one of them. The story behind this particular production is also dramatic, on its way to the West End after significant delays, and lovers of classic theatre are chuffed to bits. This is Oedipus done the Robert Icke way, with quality written through it like a stick of rock.

As the saying goes, behind every great man is a great woman. This is election night and things are heating up. The polls say there’s a landslide victory on the cards and that means everything is going to change. Sophocles’ epic tragedy is spookily relevant to today, transformed skilfully into an essential, explosive modern human thriller.

About Oedipus at Wyndhams Theatre

After debuting in Amsterdam in 2019 to great acclaim and thrilling audiences at the Edinburgh festival, Icke’s interpretation of Oedipus was due for an English language debut in 2021 with Helen Mirren lined up for the role of Jocasta. Then covid hit and it was postponed indefinitely in 2020. Now Oedipus comes to Wyndham’s Theatre at last, for a strictly limited season from 4th October 2024.

See Mark Strong and Lesley Manville in Oedipus at Wyndham's Theatre

Mark Strong plays Oedipus and Lesley Manville plays Jocasta. Strong wowed us in The Red Barn during 2016 and hasn’t been on stage since. Manville has been busy with seasons 5 and 6 of The Crown, playing Princess Margaret. She has replaced Mirren, who is otherwise engaged. With two fine actors like this lined up and a director to die for, it promises to be a memorable experience.

Multi-award-winning actor Mark Strong was in A View from the Bridge at the Young Vic, West End and Broadway. His theatre credits also include Closer, Death of a Salesman, King Lear and Richard III at the National, Uncle Vanya at the Donmar Warehouse, Speed the Plow at the New Ambassadors Theatre and The Iceman Cometh at the Almeida. An Olivier for Best Actor, Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Play, Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Play and more prove his talent. He also comes with impeccable TV and movie credentials.

Lesley Manville’s theatre credits include Long Day’s Journey Into Night, which won her an Olivier nomination for Best Actress. Ghosts netted her the Olivier for Best Actress and Critics Circle Best Actress Award, and Grief resulted in an Olivier nomination for Best Actress. Her extensive list of great TV and movie roles is just as impressive.

The play is presented in the West End by Sonia Friedman Productions.

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Oedipus (Wyndham's Theatre) Ticket Information

Booking until:

Saturday, 4 January 2025
Running 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.
Age restrictions
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.
Important Information
The role of Jocasta will be played by Celia Nelson in the evening performance on Saturday 16 November.

Age recommendation is 16+. Scenes of a sexual nature, distressing content including graphic depictions of violence. The performance also contains a short blackout.
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Oedipus (Wyndham's Theatre) reviews

4.7 out of 5 35 reviews

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Latest customer reviews

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Powerful drama for our times

Probably not suitable for sub-teenage children due to sex scenes. Presaged the tensions in the drama Antigone.

D Reviewed on 03 January 2025 by David
Teddington, United Kingdom

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Outstanding

H Reviewed on 28 December 2024 by Hanni
London, United Kingdom

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Sad

I dıd not enjoy mark strong 's acting. Very theatrıcal

N Reviewed on 15 December 2024 by Nese
London, United Kingdom

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Oedipus Millenia Later

Conceit was clever and adapts well to modern times. Wonderful performances, especially by the magical Lesley Manville, who is wonderful in anything. One quibble: not sure the coda worked or what purpose it served. But not a big criticism.

R Reviewed on 13 December 2024 by Robert P
Norwalk, United States Of America

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An excellent adaptation of a classic masterpiece!

J Reviewed on 12 December 2024 by Janet
London, United Kingdom

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Utterly compelling!

J Reviewed on 11 December 2024 by Jean
Berkhamsted, United Kingdom

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A stunning performance

Enjoyed the modern interpretation of the Oedipus story. Audience was transfixed throughout.

M Reviewed on 01 December 2024 by Mary
Whitstable, United Kingdom

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Superb acting

Superb, highly emotive acting from the leads drove the play forward in a most compelling manner. A creative & imaginative re-telling of the story. We enjoyed it immensely.

C Reviewed on 27 November 2024 by Carolyn
North Tawton, United Kingdom

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must see

Incredible must see production

S Reviewed on 19 November 2024 by Samantha
Exeter, United Kingdom

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Excellent in all respects

It’s a complex traditional story retold with skill, creativity and panache. Acting and presentation were faultless conveying real energy and palpable emotion.

S Reviewed on 16 November 2024 by Susan
London, United Kingdom

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Brilliant!

It is, honestly, one of the best shows I have EVER seen. I long to see it again.

M Reviewed on 13 November 2024 by Mark
Windsor, United Kingdom

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riveting

I Reviewed on 10 November 2024 by Irena
Hatfield, United Kingdom

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Passionate and poignant

A modern take on a classic story wonderfully brought to life by the two main actors, Lesley Manville and Mark Strong.

D Reviewed on 07 November 2024 by Donna
Alton, United Kingdom

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A revisited classic

Amazing acting and contemporary adaptation!

N Reviewed on 04 November 2024 by Nicolo
's-gravenhage, Netherlands

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Best theatre show I have seen ever hands down

E Reviewed on 03 November 2024 by Emily
London, United Kingdom

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Excellent

Well staged modern version of the ancient story of Oedipus. It still packs a punch. Superbly acted.

A Reviewed on 30 October 2024 by Anne
New Malden, United Kingdom

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Unmissable

A Reviewed on 30 October 2024 by Anne
Kew Richmond, United Kingdom

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Highly recommend

M Reviewed on 29 October 2024 by Marta
Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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Brilliant story

T Reviewed on 27 October 2024 by T.
London, United Kingdom

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Exceptional

This is the second time we have seen this play. It is just exceptional in every way.

P Reviewed on 26 October 2024 by Penny
Oxford, United Kingdom

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It was absolutely fantastic!

The chemistry between Leslie Manville and Mark Strong is just fantastic. The whole play was just brilliant.

K Reviewed on 25 October 2024 by Kelly
Sidcup, United Kingdom

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An exceptional production

The performance was strong throughout. It's an interesting interpretation of the story, and all the actors are strong, particularly the leads. Amazing that a play that is 2500 years old can still resonate so strongly, and pack out a West End audience.

J Reviewed on 25 October 2024 by James
Houghton, Stockbridge, United Kingdom

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Must see

Excellent performance and production, but would have liked an interval

J Reviewed on 23 October 2024 by Jan
Amersham, Bucks, United Kingdom

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Interesting twist on an ancient tale

J Reviewed on 20 October 2024 by Julie
Peacehaven, United Kingdom

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Amazing emotional

5 stars all around fantastic performance by lead actors Powerful wonderfully executed in todays time A must see

G Reviewed on 11 October 2024 by Gayle
South Portland, United States Of America

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A play written in bygone days

I didn’t know the story, so all new too much, I actually gasp at certain points It is amazing that a play written so long ago can still have relevance today Acting was amazing all the cast were fab

A Reviewed on 05 October 2024 by Ann
Mitcham, United Kingdom

02 Jan
2025

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17 Oct
2024

Review: OEDIPUS at Wyndham’s Theatre

by Stuart King | Thursday, October 17 2024, 11:33

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville head an uber strong cast, assembled by Robert Icke for his OEDIPUS — a modernised version after Sophocles, in which political ambitions are upended by long forgotten family deeds, cloaked in a conspiracy of silence.

Oedipus at Wyndham's Theatre. Phia Saban (Antigone), Mark Strong (Oedipus), Lesley Manville (Jocasta), James Wilbraham (Polyneices) & Jordan Scowen (Eteocles). Phot credit Manuel Harlan.

Review: OEDIPUS at Wyndham’s Theatre

01 Oct
2024

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30 Sep
2024

Rehearsal images released for OEDIPUS at Wyndham's Theatre

by Emmie Newitt | Monday, September 30 2024, 09:41

Robert Icke transforms Sophocles' epic tragedy into an essential and explosive human thriller. It heads to the West End from next month!

oedipus wyndhams theatre rehearsal photo Lesley Manville, Phia Saban and Mark Strong in rehearsals for Oedipus. Photo by Manuel Harlan

Rehearsal images released for OEDIPUS at Wyndham's Theatre

02 Sep
2024

Full cast announced for West End production of OEDIPUS

by Emmie Newitt | Monday, September 2 2024, 13:30

The new adaptation of the production by Robert Icke heads into the West End's Wyndhams Theatre for a strictly limited run, kicking off next month!

oedipus west end cast Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Michael Gould and June Watson headshots.