Robert Icke's 'Ödipus' Thriller Moves to Munich
Director Robert Icke has adapted Sophocles' 'Oedipus' into a political thriller set in 2026. After successful runs in London and New York, the production is now showing at the Residenztheater in Munich. Icke's modernized version reimagines the ancient tragedy as a contemporary political drama, exploring themes of power and fate.
Key facts
- Robert Icke adapted Sophocles' 'Oedipus'
- The play is set in the year 2026
- Icke turned the tragedy into a political thriller
- The production had successful runs in London and New York
- Now showing at the Residenztheater in Munich
- The adaptation modernizes the ancient story
Entities
Artists
- Robert Icke
- Sophocles
Institutions
- Residenztheater
Locations
- Munich
- Germany
- London
- United Kingdom
- New York
- United States