The Old Vic's adaptation of Oedipus, directed by Hofesh Shechter and Matthew Warchus, is a visually captivating but narratively inconsistent blend of dance and drama set in a drought-affected dystopia. Rami Malek plays Oedipus, who is called upon to save Thebes from a water crisis and confront his family's past. Unlike previous politically charged interpretations, this version incorporates dance sequences that enhance the visual impact yet dilute the dramatic tension, demonstrating a stark contrast to past interpretations such as Robert Icke's modern political thriller at Wyndham's Theatre.
This visually stunning but dramatically woolly fusion of play and dance highlights the themes of leadership and crisis in a drought-ridden dystopia.
While past versions of Oedipus have approached the tragedy with political urgency, this rendition opts for an experimental blend of dance and drama.
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