First Look: OEDIPUS at The Old Vic

Here's a first look at the cast of Oedipus in rehearsals ahead of their first performance this week. This new reimagining of Sophocles' timeless tragedy encompasses a story of power, prophecy and fate.

The production is led by Oscar-winner Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) as Oedipus and Indira Varma (Present Laughter) as Jocasta.

They are joined by Nicholas Khan as Creon, Joseph Mydell as Corinthian, Cecilia Noble as Tiresias and Nicholas Woodeson as Shepherd. Completing the cast of Oedipus are dancers from the Hofesh Shechter Company. This includes Justine Gouache, Charles Heinrich, Kenny Wing Tao Ho, Adam Khazhmuradov, Kim Kohlmann, Oscar Jinghu Li, Yen-Ching Lin, Rachelle Scott, Jian-Hui Wang and Zee Zunnur.

Oedipus is playing at The Old Vic from 21 January - 29 March 2025.

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