The Oresteia
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Four actors perform in a modern, split-set design, featuring a kitchen and a bedroom.
The company of The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson.
David Morrissey sits on a bed, head in hand, wearing a dark suit, conveying distress.
The company of The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson.
Tom Glynn-Carney and Rosie Sheehy sit on a bed, while John Macmillan and Archie Madekwe stand nearby.
The company of The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson.
Archie Madekwe passionately confronts Tom Glynn-Carney, set against a stark, minimalist background.
The company of The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson.
A woman with long hair runs energetically across a dark stage, wearing a striped shirt and skirt.
The company of The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson.
Rakhee Thakrar, David Morrissey, and Alyth Ross stand outside a modern house set in a dark stage.
The company of The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson.
Mary-Louise Parker leans over David Morrissey, who is reclining in a white bathtub, in a modern bathroom.
The company of The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson.
Mary-Louise Parker reclines in a chair, while David Morrissey gestures animatedly and John Macmillan observes.
The company of The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson.
Mary-Louise Parker and David Morrissey engage in conversation, while Archie Madekwe and Tom Glynn-Carney observe.
The company of The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson.
Alyth Ross stands with a drink, while Archie Madekwe sits in a bathtub, and Tom Glynn-Carney observes.
The company of The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson.

The Oresteia
Tickets From £32.50

Venue

The Bridge Theatre

A contemporary family wakes up in a Greek myth and can’t seem to find a way out of their hellish destiny.

Writer and director Simon Stone is joined by the same creative team that brought The Lady from the Sea to life; set designer Lizzie Clachan, costume designer Mel Page, music by Stefan Gregory, lighting designer Nick Schlieper, and casting director Jessica Ronane CDG.

Closing

19/09/2026

Running Time

3 hours and 30 minutes, including interval

Genre

Drama, Plays

Age & Content

15+

Please Note:
  • Content warnings: This production contains themes of death & suicide, themes of incest, scenes of a sexual nature, strong explicit language, depictions of violence, self-harm, blood, vomit & other bodily fluids & the use of needles.
  • If there are certain themes you find particularly upsetting and would like further information on content before booking, please contact the venue directly at [email protected]

Cast:

Mary-Louise Parker as

Montie

David Morrissey as

Christopher

Tom Glynn-Carney as

Augie

Rosie Sheehy as

Alice

Lloyd Hutchinson as

Melville

John Macmillan as

Jerome

Archie Madekwe as

Lorenzo

Alyth Ross as

Jenny

Rakhee Thakrar as

Chandra

Seán Donegan as

Understudy Christopher & Melville

George Renshaw as

Understudy Augie

Andy Umerah as

Understudy Lorenzo & Jerome

Emily Waters as

Understudy Alice, Chandra & Jenny

Kirsty Yates as

Understudy Montie

Creative:

Writer & Director -

Simon Stone

After -

Aeschylus & others

Producer -

Wouter van Ransbeek

Designer -

Lizzie Clachan

Costume Designer -

Mel Page

Music By -

Stefan Gregory

Lighting Designer -

Nick Schlieper

Casting Director -

Jessica Ronane CDG

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