Oscar -winning actor Rami Malek, better known for his representation of Freddie Mercury Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), assumes the tragic role of Oedipus In a new striking production to the former London Victory.
According to Daily mailPutting alongside Indira Varma as Jocasta, Malek made her debut on stage in the United Kingdom in the visual adaptation of director Matthew Warchus of the old Greek tragedy.
While Malek’s performance as the unhappy king of Thebes is a central draw, the out -of -competition element of production is his electrifying refrain.
In addition, choreographed by the Israeli artist Hofesh Shechter, the whole offers a visceral display of high energy movement, embodying the anxiety of the citizens of Thebes through pulsating rhythms and a dynamic choreography.
Dressed in a wardrobe inspired by Versace, Malek’s Oedipus is a brooding and tormented figure, struggling with its horrible fate.
In addition, the unconventional use by the part of a reel -coil -speaking tape recorder like the Oracle Delphic adds a strange and modern touch to the classic story.
While Malek confronts the devastating truth of his past, having killed his father without knowing it and married his mother, his performance reaches his peak, offering a raw and disturbing anxiety, according to the reports of the point of sale.
In addition, this daring interpretation of Oedipus Rex merges an old tragedy of contemporary staging, offering the public a theatrical experience loaded visually and emotionally.