Academy award winner Brie Larson is to star in Sophocles Elektra, which comes to London and Brighton early next year.
The classic Greek tragedy is based on a new translation of Sophocles by poet Anne Carson.
Performances will begin in Brighton on January 13 before opening at the Duke of York’s on January 24.
Brie Larson said: ““I couldn’t be more excited to perform in this Greek drama, or in better company collaborating with Daniel Fish and Anne Carson. Storytelling has always been the way I organize life, feelings and experiences. I look forward to sharing space with the wonderful West End audience while we explore this timeless story.”
This is the first major revival of Sophocles classic drama for more than a decade.
Director Daniel Fish said: “What is ancient and what is contemporary? Carson’s translation explodes this question. It is a thrilling challenge to work on Sophocles’ tragedy, by way of Carson’s words, and on the beautiful stage of The Duke of York’s with Brie Larson”.
Tickets go on sale on October 2 and can be pre-ordered here:
