So you haven't read Oedipus the King by Sophocles? Well, get your tragedy mask ready as we tell you about this masterpiece that has influenced the structure of western drama for millennia!

In Greek tragedy, the protagonist is often a figure of greatness brought low by a fatal flaw. For Oedipus, that flaw was his impetuousness and quick temper. He lashed out at the prophet, dismissing ...

In Greek tragedy, the protagonist is often a figure of greatness brought low by a fatal flaw. For Oedipus, that flaw was his impetuousness and quick temper. He lashed out at the prophet, dismissing ...

Two London productions of Oedipus might seem like overkill, but they actually demonstrate the versatility of the tragic form. Looking for something good? Cut through the noise with a carefully ...

By Caitlin Huston Business Writer Created and directed by Robert Icke, Oedipus comes to Broadway after a West End run, also starring Strong and Manville, which has been nominated for four Olivier ...

Oedipus, Robert Icke‘s West End hit reimagining of the Sophocles tragedy starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, will transfer to Broadway this fall for a 14-week engagement as part of the ...

and Ella Hickson’s adaption of Oedipus at the Old Vic. ByLee Sharrock, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. My mission is to spotlight great art and ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Oedipus starring Rami Malek and Indira Varma has finally arrived at the Old Vic and the tension was palpable from start to finish.

For long stretches the set is in half-darkness, Oedipus's face only fitfully prominent. Even when he stands at the front of the stage in a modern double-breasted suit, addressing his citizens via the ...

The Old Vic head honcho Mathew Warchus answers that question by summoning a frenetic whirlwind of theatre and dance alongside choreographer Hofesh Shechter that returns the power back to the ...

Fate is a funny thing. Just as it’s hardly Oedipus’s fault that he kills his dad and sleeps with his mum - sorry if you didn’t know that, but 2,500 years and your own Freudian subconscious ...

Either way, here we are with the second major London production of Sophocles’ Oedipus within months — this time it’s Rami Malek and Indira Varma spiralling into the vortex. Again it’s a ...