The Oresteia
“A contemporary family wakes up in a Greek myth and can't seem to find a way out of their hellish destiny.”
Synopsis
A family is haunted by its part in an unjust war, the painful burden of inherited trauma and intergenerational conflict, and the descent into an increasingly merciless vortex of violence. Simon Stone's adaptation of The Oresteia trilogy of Aeschylus' Greek tragedies (consisting of Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides), shows us that as long as humankind wages wars and families tear themselves apart, this story will remain painfully, cathartically relevant. Stage play performed at The Bridge Theatre in London, UK.
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John & Alyth share the secrets of The Oresteia
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2026-09-16
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David Morrissey
Christopher Middleton
Mary-Louise Parker
Montie Middleton
Tom Glynn-Carney
Augie Middleton
Rosie Sheehy
Alice Middleton
Lloyd Hutchinson
Melville
John Macmillan
Jerome
Archie Madekwe
Lorenzo
Rakhee Thakrar
Chandra
Alyth Ross
Jenny
Seán Donegan
Christopher Understudy / Melville Understudy
George Readshaw
Augie Understudy
Andy Umerah
Lorenzo Understudy / Jerome Understudy
Emily Waters
Alice Understudy / Chandra Understudy / Jenny Understudy
Kirsty Yates
Montie Understudy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Stone, Aeschylus
- Original Score
- Katrina Rose
- Original Title
- The Oresteia
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 40m
- Production Studios
- London Theatre Company, Bridge Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Stone
Simon Stone, Aeschylus
Katrina Rose
Wouter van Ransbeek
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Stone
Director
Simon Stone
Writer
Wouter van Ransbeek
Producer
Emma White
Costume Design
Aeschylus
Writer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Oresteia about?
A family is haunted by its part in an unjust war, the painful burden of inherited trauma and intergenerational conflict, and the descent into an increasingly merciless vortex of violence. Simon Stone's adaptation of The Oresteia trilogy of Aeschylus' Greek tragedies (consisting of Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides), shows us that as long as humankind wages wars and families tear themselves apart, this story will remain painfully, cathartically relevant. Stage play performed at The Bridge Theatre in London, UK.
Who directed The Oresteia?
The Oresteia was directed by Simon Stone.
Who stars in The Oresteia?
The principal cast of The Oresteia includes David Morrissey, Mary-Louise Parker, Tom Glynn-Carney, Rosie Sheehy, Lloyd Hutchinson.
When was The Oresteia released and how long is it?
The Oresteia was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 3h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Oresteia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oresteia was composed by Katrina Rose.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Oresteia?
The Oresteia holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).