Academy Award-winning actress Brie Larson (Room, Lessons in Chemistry, Captain Marvel) makes her West End debut in a brand new translation of the Greek classic Elektra. Book Elektra tickets on London Theatre.
Elektra is a play that tells the story of Elektra, who, in the wake of her father's assassination, is overwhelmed with grief. When her brother, Orestes, returns after many years, they both seek revenge for their father's brutal murder. But at what cost?
This brand new translation of Sophocles' classic work is by award-winning poet Anne Carson, who has earned the MacArthur 'Genius' Grant and the Guggenheim Fellowship. Carson is known for Autobiography of Red and another Sophocles translation, Antigone.
Elektra in London is the first major revival in a decade, and it boasts an excellent creative team led by director Daniel Fish (Oklahoma!). Choreography is by Annie-B Parson (Here Lies Love), scenic design is by Jeremy Herbert (Hamlet), lighting design is by Adam Silverman (The Glass Menagerie), costume design is by Doey Lüthi (over and over vorbeinicht vorbei), sound design is by Max and Ben Ringham (A Doll's House), and music is by Ted Hearne (Place).
"I couldn't be more excited to perform in this Greek drama, or in better company collaborating with Daniel Fish and Anne Carson," Brie Larson said in a statement. "Storytelling has always been the way I organize life, feelings, and experiences. I look forward to sharing space with the wonderful West End audience while we explore this timeless story."
The talented cast starring alongside Brie Larson include Stockard Channing (The West Wing, The Good Wife), Marième Diouf (Romeo and Juliet), Greg Hicks (Grapes of Wrath), and Patrick Vaill (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Oklahoma!).
Ages 12+.
24th January, 2025
12th April, 2025
Written by: Sophocles
Translated by: Anne Carson
Directed by: Daniel Fish
Starring: Brie Larson, Greg Hicks, Marième Diouf, Stockard Channing, Patrick Vaill
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: Chinatown (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Take Charing Cross Road to St Martin’s Court, head down until the end and then take a right onto St Martin’s Lane until you reach the theatre on your right.
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Academy Award-winning actress Brie Larson (Room, Lessons in Chemistry, Captain Marvel) makes her West End debut in a brand new translation of the Greek classic tragedy Elektra by award-winning poet Anne Carson and director Daniel Fish (Oklahoma!).
Book tickets for Elektra on London Theatre.
Elektra is playing at Duke of York's Theatre. The theatre is located at 104 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG.
Tickets for Elektra start at £32.
The recommended age for Elektra is Ages 12+..
This translation is by Anne Carson.
Daniel Fish stages the show.
This Greek classic is ideal for children ages 12 and above as it includes some adult themes, such as revenge and death.
Elektra is a timeless play by Sophocles sometime between 420 BC and 414 BC. Since then, it’s been performed numerous times, and this highly-anticipated new translation boasts an excellent cast and creative team led by Academy Award-winning actress Brie Larson (Room, Lessons in Chemistry, Captain Marvel).
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