Oedipus - by Sophocles (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

According to the Oracle, if the murderer of old King Laius is found and punished then all will be well. The people turn to their new ruler, Oedipus, the man who solved the riddle of the Sphinx, to hunt down the perpetrator and bring salvation.

He vows to succeed whatever the cost--and so begins an unstoppable pursuit of the truth through a harrowing labyrinth of fear and love.

Review Quotes

--Guardian

"Summons up a timeless realm rooted in primeval myth...lots of deft touches."

--The Times

"Dazzling."

--WhatsOnStage

"A wily adaptation [that] hints at scathing insecurity bubbling beneath Oedipus's calm demeanour...Hickson's version is closely knitted to the intricacies of the original but subtly recalibrates emotions."

--Broadway World

"Powerful and captivating...Ella Hickson's writing impresses throughout."

--All That Dazzles

About the Author

Her other work includes: Swive [Elizabeth] (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe, 2019); ANNA (National Theatre, 2019); The Writer (Almeida Theatre, 2018); Oil (Almeida Theatre, London, 2016); Wendy & Peter Pan (Royal Shakespeare Company, 2013 and 2015; Tokyo, 2021); Riot Girls (Radio 4); Boys (Nuffield Theatre, Southampton / Headlong Theatre / HighTide Festival Theatre, 2012); The Authorised Kate Bane (Grid Iron / Traverse Theatre, 2012); Rightfully Mine (Radio 4); Precious Little Talent (Trafalgar Studios / Tantrums Productions, 2011), Hot Mess (Arcola Tent / Tantrums Productions, 2010); and Eight (Trafalgar Studios / Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh, 2008/9).