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How two recent productions of Oedipus offer different meanings through the role of the chorus

The London theatre scene was all abuzz in January 2024 when two different star-studded West End productions of the ancient Greek tragedy Oedipus were announced within minutes of each other.

The Conversation

Oedipus at the Old Vic review: Bewildering chaos with Rami Malek strangely mannered

3/5 Rami Malek seems like he’s on a different planet is this bewildering but oddly compelling production

Evening Standard

Oedipus review – delirious dancers and booming soundtrack shake the plasterwork

Rami Malek’s outsider vibes enliven seamy, superb new staging of Sophocles’ family tragedy

The Guardian - UK

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Oedipus review: Mark Strong and Lesley Manville star in a tantalisingly fresh take on the Greek tragedy

Writer and director Robert Icke reinvents the well-known story as a taut political thriller

The Independent UK

Oedipus Rex review – an unmissable and inclusive update of Stravinsky

There was wonderfully precise singing and magnificently dramatic orchestral work, but the promenading community chorus, featuring local NHS workers, may have been the crowning glory of this bold Scottish Opera staging

The Guardian - UK

I revisited Outlander's first season for its 10th anniversary — and it gives us clues about the upcoming spin-off

Blood of my Blood will air on Starz in 2025 and will feature many characters introduced in Outlander's first season.

WhatToWatch

Mother of all messes as two Oedipus productions announced in London

Old Vic announces play starring Rami Malek and Indira Varma just 30 minutes after Wyndham’s confirms Robert Icke staging

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6 Marvel Characters Mary Elizabeth Winstead Should Play

It's hard to believe Mary Elizabeth Winstead has not done any Marvel movies yet. Here are the perfect characters for her.

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Outlander fans react as historical legend Flora MacDonald appears in latest episode

The episode saw focus shift away from Fraser's Ridge, and follow everyone's favourite couple as they headed to Wilmington to visit Aunt Jocasta and hear from Flora MacDonald.

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