A definitive staging of Sophocles’ psychological masterwork, Oedipus Rex. Set against the backdrop of a devastating plague, the brilliant King of Thebes—the hero who outwitted the Sphinx—embarks on a relentless investigation to uncover the source of his city’s corruption. What begins as a righteous quest for the truth slowly spirals into the most devastating revelation in theatrical history.

Deploying Peter Arnott’s acclaimed line-by-line translation, this unabridged production captures the terrifying momentum of the original Greek text. Complete with the vital choral odes, this staging offers an uncompromising look at the foundational tragedy that has captivated audiences, philosophers, and psychoanalysts for millennia. Forged through years of live theatrical refinement, Arnott’s translation strikes a masterful balance between rigorous classical scholarship and gripping dramatic pacing.

The turning point of the Shepherd’s arrival: