Rami Malek and Indira Varma to star in OEDIPUS at The Old Vic

Emmie Newitt 18 January, 2024, 19:00

Ella Hickson's OEDIPUS will have its World Premiere at The Old Vic in 2025, in association with the Hofesh Shechter Company. A star-studded leading cast has already been announced.

oedipus the old vic Rami Malek and Indira Varma headshots

OEDIPUS will perform at The Old Vic from January 2025.

Academy Award winner Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Game of Thrones) will star in Ella Hickman's World Premiere.

What is OEDIPUS about?

Based on Sophocles' play from c. 429 BC, this new adaptation will be co-directed by Matthew Warchus and Hofesh Shechter in a strictly limited run.

OEDIPUS tells the tale that according to the Oracle, if the murderer of old King Laius is found and punished then all will be well. The people turn to their new King, Oedipus, the man who solved the riddle of the Sphinx, to hunt down the perpetrator and bring salvation. Oedipus vows to succeed whatever the cost and so begins an unstoppable pursuit of the truth through a harrowing labyrinth of fear and love.