A never to be forgotten theatrical experience.
A huge, moving, bloody saga, the original of all family dramas, Aeschylus' greatest and final play asks whether justice can ever be done?
Part Godfather, part Breaking Bad, this new reimagined version of the epic Greek saga is the unmissable event of the year.
Oresteia is brought to you from the team behind the multi award winning and critically acclaimed 1984 and transfers direct from a sellout run at the Almeida, where it has been universally hailed as an astonishing, bold and exhilarating theatrical feat. Directed by Robert Icke (Mr. Burns; 1984) and starring Lia Williams (Old Times; Earthquakes in London) as Klytemnestra and Jessica Brown Findlay (Downton Abbey) as Electra.
Luke Thompson, who played Orestes in the Almeida Theatre's production of *Oresteia*, has had a distinguished career in both theatre and film, including notable roles in *King Lear* and *Bridgerton*. more...
Lia Williams, who received critical acclaim for her performances in "Skylight" both on Broadway (Tony Nomination) and at the National Theatre (Olivier Nomination), brought her extensive stage experience to "Oresteia." more...
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