Performance

Venue	Stephen Joseph Theatre
	Also: The Round, McCarthy Auditorium
Town	Scarborough
County	North Yorkshire
From	24th October 2001
To	27th October 2001
When	Wed/Fri at 19:30. Sat Mat 14:30
Prices	From £8.50. To £13.50.
Stephen Joseph Theatre (V949)
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Oedipus Rex

Work:: Oedipus Rex (S4414)

In order to rid his land of devastating plague, Oedipus has to find the murderer of the previous ruler, Laius. Determined to succeed, his well meaning search for the truth leads to his tragically spectacular demise. A political icon, revered by his people and loved by his family, he is the victim of the crullest whims of the gods who condemn him to a sordid destiny involving patricide and incest. Both innocent and guilty, the circumstances of his downfall power one of the world's greatest and most famous tragedies.

Author

Sophocles

Production:: (T415362366)

Blake Morrison's exciting new version of Oedipus breathes new life into this classic drama. Northern Broadsides bring their distinctive energy and uncompromising performance style to this powerful story that still stirs the soul, centuries after it was written.

Company	Northern Broadsides
Adapted by	Blake Morrison

Listing:: L2090768865

Production details

Blake Morrison's exciting new version of Oedipus breathes new life into this classic drama. Northern Broadsides bring their distinctive energy and uncompromising performance style to this powerful story that still stirs the soul, centuries after it was written.

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