@sohoplace
1-2 Soho St, London W1D 3GN
Venue informationReceived a nomination for Best Actress (Sophie Okonedo) at the Olivier Awards 2024
Robinson Jefferies adaptation of Euripides’, MEDEA is currently playing at London’s @sohoplace for a limited time from 10th February to 22nd April 2023.
In Greek Mythology, MEDEA was the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis and the granddaughter of the sun god Helios. Sophie Okonedo stars as the lead in the role of MEDEA whilst Ben Daniels portrays Jason, Creon and Aegeus in this story focused on how one woman can turn from a lover to a destroyer of love.
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What is Medea about?
MEDIA is Robinson Jefferies adaptation of the play of the same name, originally by Euripides the ancient Greek tragedian. In Greek Mythology, MEDEA was the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis and the granddaughter of the sun god Helios. The story follows MEDEA as she changes from a lover, into a destroyer of love as she seeks revenge on those who have abandoned her.
Ticket Information
Tickets not currenly available.
Running Time
TBC
Cast & Creatives
Sophie Okonedo (Medea), Ben Daniels (Jason, Creon, Aegeus), Robinson Jeffers (Adaptation), Dominic Crooke (Director)
Full cast to be announced.
Reviews
Evening Standard
'A blazing Sophie Okonedo makes this spartan production a must-see'
The Guardian
'Ben Daniels is superb in each role'
Daily Telegraph
'A majestic Okonedo blazes with fury, love and despair'
Time Out
'Stupendous'