Rami Malek and Indira Varma star in unusual, chaotic staging of Oedipus – review
February is quite a month for major stars appearing in classic plays in London – we’ll soon have Tom Hiddleston in Much Ado About Nothing and Jonathan Bailey in Richard II.
Before either of those shows open, we have Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek starring as the titular Oedipus, opposite Olivier-winner Indira Varma.
We’ll start by saying it looks incredible – this production really is an absolute visual feast. Tom Visser’s lighting design is wonderfully atmospheric and Rae Smith’s set is deceptively simple, creating a vast, dry expanse within The Old Vic Theatre.
Something we never thought we’d say about Oedipus – the choreography is exceptional. Hofesh Shechter’s company portray the unrest of the citizens of Thebes; they take on the role of Greek chorus in this production, and it’s very effective.
