Oedipus

Oepdipus by Seneca

See Oedipus by Hugo Claus in Plays 2.

Oedipus is a tragic play that was written by Lucius Annaeus Seneca at some time during the 1st century AD. It is a retelling of the story of Oedipus, which is better known through the play Oedipus the King by the Athenian playwright, Sophocles. It is written in Latin and was not intended to be performed, but rather recited at private gatherings. The English poet laureate Ted Hughes published a translation of the play in 1969. (Source: Wikipedia).

Oedipus by Ted Hughes

In 1980 the adaptation by Hughes was staged at the Baxter Theatre, directed by Barney Simon. The cast included Danny Keogh, Grethe Fox, Michael O'Brien, Joko Scott, Thoko Ntshinga, Richard Grant, Linda Harris, Fiona Ramsay. (Source: Barrow, Brian & Williams-Short, Yvonne (eds.). 1988. Theatre Alive! The Baxter Story 1977-1987).

Oedipus by Hugo Claus

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