Details

An empire crumbling. Betrayal. Murder. Vengeance. Electra is a darkly psychological study of a woman s obsession with her murdered father and her quest for retribution. When her brother unexpectedly returns from exile, the stage is set for Electra s endgame. But vengeance has its price. For how can there be closure if, to avenge your father s death, you must first kill your mother? Presented in-the-round.

Cast/Performers

Kristin Scott Thomas (Electra), Amanda Drew (Chrysothemis), Jack Lowden (Orestes), Diana Quick, Golda Rosheuvel, Thalissa Texeira, Peter Wight, Tyrone Huggins, Julia Dearden

Creatives/Company

Author: Sophocles
Producer(s): The Old Vic, Sonia Friedman Productions
Adapted by: Frank McGuinness
Director: Ian Rickson
Design: Mark Thompson
Lighting: Neil Austin
Choreographer: Maxine Doyle
Sound: Simon Baker