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Robert Icke’s Oedipus Opens on Broadway With Mark Strong and Lesley Manville

Critics highlight commanding performances within a clock-driven election-night staging.

Overview

  • Officially opened at Studio 54 on November 13 after previews began October 30.
  • Icke’s adaptation, written and directed by him, reframes the tragedy as a contemporary political thriller set on election night with a visible countdown clock.
  • Mark Strong and Lesley Manville reprise their acclaimed West End roles, drawing widespread praise for powerhouse turns.
  • Several reviews flag shortcomings in the adaptation, especially a final coda and select dramaturgical tweaks.
  • The two-hour, no-intermission production runs through February 8, 2026, bringing over the Olivier-winning West End creative team and principal cast.