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Oedipus review: Lesley Manville is at the height of her powers

Greek tragedy is having quite a moment in London theatre. A mere 2,500 years after this most primally powerful of genres premiered in Athens, two startling modern day retellings have opened a mere ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Oedipus,’ With Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, Will Come to Broadway This Fall

The Roundabout Theater Company season will also include a revival of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' directed by Sam Pinkleton. By Caitlin Huston Business Writer Created and directed by Robert Icke, ...
BroadwayWorld

OEDIPUS Starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville Sets Broadway Dates

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. The Broadway transfer of the recent West End production of Oedipus – an adaptation ...
Variety

Lesley Manville, Mark Strong Triumph for ‘Oedipus’ at U.K. Critics’ Circle Theater Awards

Robert Icke’s contemporary adaptation of “Oedipus” dominated the U.K. Critics’ Circle theater awards 2025, taking home three top prizes during Wednesday’s ceremony at London’s National Theatre. The ...
The New York Times

Can Movie Stars Handle Greek Classics? London Is Finding Out.

Sophocles is suddenly everywhere on the city’s stages. In concurrent shows, Rami Malek is playing Oedipus and Brie Larson is taking on Elektra. By Houman Barekat Reviewing from London At the Old Vic ...