Oedipus at the Old Vic theatre review — a stark, physical staging of Sophocles’ tragedy
Rami Malek and Indira Varma star in a London production that uses dance brilliantly but lacks emotional connection ...
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Review: OEDIPUS, The Old Vic
It’s difficult to imagine anyone watching Oedipus without having prior knowledge of the story’s brutal twist - especially the ...
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Kevin Spacey ‘victim’ sues actor and Old Vic theatre over alleged abuse
A young actor who claims he was abused by Hollywood star Kevin Spacey whilst he was artistic director of the Old Vic is also ...
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Oedipus at the Old Vic review – Rami Malek and Indira Varma start strong, finish stifled
Rami Malek and Indira Varma, © Manuel Harlan. The opening is dazzling. A chant of Oedipus. A man trapped in a smoky shaft of ...
Oedipus at the Old Vic review: Bewildering chaos with Rami Malek strangely mannered
Where Icke’s was all sleekness and surgical precision, this one, co-directed by Matthew Warchus and choreographer Hofesh ...
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Can Movie Stars Handle Greek Classics? London Is Finding Out.
By Houman Barekat Reviewing from London At the Old Vic theater in London, a tenebrous stage is lit now and again with deep, yellowy-orange hues; at its center is a stark solar orb. The effect is ...
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Oedipus at the Old Vic is a compelling performance of a Greek tragedy
Oedipus starring Rami Malek and Indira Varma has finally arrived at the Old Vic and the tension was palpable from start to finish.
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Oedipus at the Old Vic review: A freaky fever dream
But the overall message is unclear: in the end – spoilers for a 2,500-year-old play – populism wins, pragmatism is wrong and religious zealotry is vindicated. Opeipus, in thinking himself ...