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Oedipus
On election night, a landslide victory seems certain until buried secrets begin pressing against the confident surface of the campaign.
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This reworking of Sophocles’ tragedy places the story in the present, on an election night where the polls predict an overwhelming victory. Ancient mythology is reframed as a political thriller, with the public promise of change set against secrets from the past that are pushing into the present. The central tension comes from truth arriving at the worst possible moment.
A classical tragedy recast as a contemporary political thriller, using election-night momentum, public confidence and concealed history to drive the story forward.
political thrillers, classical tragedy, buried secrets and public figures under pressure.
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- From 15 Oct 2024
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- Robert Icke
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