Theatre
The Oresteia
The Bridge Theatre
Simon Stone's take on The Oresteia plants Aeschylus' ancient family drama into now. A contemporary household finds itself trapped in the mythological cycle of violence and inherited trauma. War, revenge, the damage that gets passed down through generations: it's the kind of story that keeps working because these patterns never fully break.
The Bridge staging is built around careful design (Lizzie Clachan's set, Stefan Gregory's score). This is classical work that rewards proper attention. It won't be light, and it won't be quick, but there's a reason this text has survived 2,500 years.
Pick this if you think about how societies stay locked in cycles, or if you want to sit with a big theatrical idea.
Venue
The Bridge Theatre SE1 2SGGetting there
The Bridge TheatreSE1 2SG
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Frequently asked questions
When is The Oresteia?
Sat 8 Aug
Where is The Oresteia?
The Bridge Theatre, London (SE1 2SG).
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