Intense performances deliver Greek tragedy full of drama
The most surprising thing about this adaptation of Sophocles’ Oedipus is that he plays it relatively straight.
Oedipus
By Sophocles
Directed by Wayne Jordan
Abbey Theatre, Until October 31
Rating***
Reviewed by Andrew Lynch
As a director, Wayne Jordan is probably best-known for twisting theatre classic into colourful and exotic new shapes. The most surprising thing about his adaptation of Sophocles’ Oedipus is that he plays it relatively straight. The actors wear modern dress and the script contains a few four-letter words, but otherwise this is essentially the same drama ...
