This production is recommended for ages 12+
Performance dates
24 January - 12 April 2025
Run time: TBC
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Elektra London Tickets
Oscar winner Brie Larson (Room, Lessons in Chemistry, Captain Marvel) stars in the first major revival of Sophocles’ thrilling play in over a decade. Translated by award winning poet Anne Carson, Elektra is directed by Tony nominee Daniel Fish and runs at the Duke of York’s Theatre for a strictly limited season. Book your official tickets for this unmissable production today!
About Elektra
There is something bad here, growing. Day and night I watch it. Growing.
Elektra, haunted by her father's assassination, is consumed by grief; a need for survival; and a thirst for vengeance. When her long lost brother Orestes at last returns, she urges him to a savage and terrifying conclusion but at what cost?
Facts and Critical Acclaim
- Brie Larson began her professional career at just 8 years old! She is the recipient of an Oscar, BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe.
- Daniel Fish earned a Tony nomination for his critically acclaimed revival of Oklahoma! The musical transferred to the West End where it went on to win two Olivier awards.
- Written more than 2,500 years ago, Electra was considered a ‘masterpiece’ by Roman writer and philosopher Cicero. Modern critics agree, with many claiming it's the writer's best work from his vast portfolio.
Elektra Cast and Creatives
Main Cast
- Elektra - Brie Larson
- Clytemnestra - Stockard Channing
- Chrysothemis - Marieme Diouf
- Aegisthus - Greg Hicks
- Orestes - Patrick Vaill
Main Creatives
- Writer - Anne Carson
- Director - Daniel Fish
- Choreographer - Annie-B Parson
- Designer - Jeremy Herbert
- Composer - Ted Hearne
Upcoming Performance Times
- Saturday12 April 2025
- 19:30
Recent Reviews
It was an attempt—at what, exactly, I’m not quite sure. But whatever it was, it was certainly not a good one.
Visually and sonically beautiful, but a little too disjointed and unengaging. Struggled with the fact that Elektra had a mike but the other lead actors, especially the mother, didn't – which lessened the dramatic impact. The ending was very abrupt.
A very contemporary take on a Greek tragedy that I’d seen previously in more traditional format. Critics had been lukewarm at best, scathing at worst. We were captivated from first to last and came away saying that this was one of our best nights at the theatre. The cast were all amazing with Brie Larsen’s performance a tour de force. Guess the lesson is read the critics but don’t be swayed. If we had done we would have missed a very special night on 7/2/2025.
Remarkably shallow. Saved by the chorus who were excellent. No sense of climax. Kind of Brechtian attempt overall. Visually very confusing.
A bit weird for me at first but once I got used to it then it was easier to follow. Don’t think the interpretation would be for everyone but personally I liked it. Cast were fantastic
The acting team was pretty good, but the production was just so weird and just made it impossible to really enjoy the play
Probably the worse thing I’ve ever even seen at the theatre! I’ve never seen so many people fall asleep. The woman in front of me was looking round and laughing. When it finished we were all laughing at how terrible it was. As if that wasn’t bad enough they smothered us with so much dry ice you actually couldn’t see anything the woman next to me was gagging and had to leave. The best bit was it was only 70 minutes. Tickets were a fortune. I genuinely cannot begin to explain how bad it was.
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Duke of York’s Theatre - Best seats and seating plan
First opening as the Trafalgar Square Theatre in 1892, the Duke of York’s Theatre came into existence in 1895 to honour the future King George V who is said to have declared that ‘it is a right royal building with a theatrical tradition fit for a King.’ The theatre has been home to a multitude of acclaimed productions and actors from Charlie Chaplin, who appeared aged 14 in Sherlock Holmes in 1925, through to modern day Hollywood stars such as Orlando Bloom who appeared in David Storey’s in Celebration in 2007.
What are the best seats at the Duke of York’s Theatre?
The Stalls are considered to offer the ultimate view point at the Duke of York’s Theatre, especially rows E and G, due to its exceptional angle and placement. These seats are neither too close nor distant from the stage giving an optimum view of the action on the stage.
In the Royal Circle, the first few rows in a central position offer audiences an immersive experience with a superb perspective ensuring an immersive experience of the productions.
Rows A and B in the Upper Circle offer the best seating in this section of the auditorium, giving an excellent view of the stage.
Duke of York’s Theatre seating plan
27 Feb, 2025 | By James Wareham
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What's opening in London theatres this month? (January 2025)
It’s officially 2025, and with the New Year comes fresh resolutions and the takedown of Christmas decorations. But fear not the dazzling lights of the West End are lighting up London’s chilly streets, as new shows make their debut across the city. Say goodbye to the January blues, because these productions are set to bring a burst of colour to the heart of London. From adaptations of classic Greek plays featuring Hollywood stars to a lively jazz musical, these performances are the perfect way to kick off 2025 and set the bar high for the year ahead.
Kyoto | 9 January
After a critically acclaimed run in Stratford, this political drama is now making its debut at @sohoplace. The play takes us behind the walls of the Kyoto Conference Centre on 11 December 1997, where a tense debate unfolds. With 11 hours passed since the UN’s landmark climate conference was supposed to conclude, the nations of the world find themselves in a deadlock. As time ticks away, an agreement feels increasingly distant. However, they face a formidable opponent in Don Pearlman, an American oil lobbyist and master strategist, whose influence could tip the scales.
Oedipus | 21 January
The ancient Greek play by Sophocles, first performed in 429 BC, has been reimagined by Ella Hickson, featuring Rami Malek and Indira Varma. Sophocles' masterpiece is a legendary tale that grapples with the conflict between fate, controlled by the Gods, and free will. It follows King Oedipus in his relentless pursuit of justice, but at what cost? And at what cost does death become justice? Filled with tension and unexpected twists, this production strips the story down to its core, unveiling its powerful themes in a revolutionary and intimate way. The questions it raises about fate and free will resonate more today than ever before.
Elektra | 24 January
In this electrifying new production directed by Tony Award-nominated Daniel Fish, vengeance and retribution take centre stage. Starring Brie Larson, the story follows Elektra, who, after her father’s death at the hands of her mother, embarks on a quest to restore her father’s dignity. The play delves into the depths of grief, forgiveness, and the complexities of human nature. With a powerful translation by award-winning poet Anne Carson, this chilling and invigorating adaptation of the legendary Greek tragedy marks the most significant revival in a decade.
20 Dec, 2024 | By Rebecca Young
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