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Elektra in the West End starring Brie Larson

Get tickets for Elektra, starring Oscar-winner Brie Larson (Room, Lessons in Chemistry, Captain Marvel) in a riveting new production at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

This electrifying take on Sophocles’ classic revenge thriller is brought to life in a bold new translation by award-winning poet Anne Carson, with direction by Tony Award-nominated Daniel Fish (Oklahoma!).

Elektra marks Brie Larson’s highly anticipated West End debut in this UK premiere, promising an unforgettable performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

An exceptional cast also includes Stockard Channing (The West Wing, The Good Wife, Grease) as Clytemnestra, Marième Diouf (Romeo and Juliet, The Globe) as Chrysothemis, Greg Hicks (The Grapes of Wrath, National Theatre; Coriolanus, The Old Vic) as Aegisthus, and Patrick Vaill (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Oklahoma!) as Orestes.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this gripping production of Elektra at the Duke of York’s Theatre, playing for a strictly limited 11-week season from 24 January 2025 to 12 April 2025. Book now and witness a powerful reimagining of one of the greatest plays in history.

“There is something bad here, growing. Day and night

I watch it. Growing.”

Elektra, haunted by her father’s assassination, is consumed by grief; a need for survival; and a thirst for vengeance. When her long lost brother Orestes at last returns, she urges him to a savage and terrifying conclusion but at what cost?

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Stars and Creatives

Brie Larson
Brie Larson
Marième Diouf
Marième Diouf
Stockard Channing
Stockard Channing
Greg Hicks
Greg Hicks
Patrick Vaill
Patrick Vaill

Who is in the cast of Elektra?

Starring Brie Larson as Elektra, Stockard Channing as Clytemnestra, Marième Diouf as Chrysothemis, Greg Hicks as Aegisthus, Patrick Vaill as Orestes

The Chorus features Hannah Bristow, Wallis Currie-Wood, Jo Goldsmith-Eteson, Nardia Ruth, Rebecca Thorn, and Adeola Yemitan; and the understudy is Arthur Boan

Who are the creative team of Elektra?

Translation by Anne Carson after Sophocles

Directed by Daniel Fish; Choreography by Annie-B Parson; Set Design by Jeremy Herbert; Costume Design by Doey Lüthi; Lighting Design by Adam Silverman; Sound Design by Max & Ben Ringham; Composer Ted Hearne; Casting by Heather Basten CDG; Voice & Dialect Kate Godfrey; and Costume Supervisor Deborah Andrews.

Venue Information

The Tom Stoppard Theatre (formerly the Duke of York's Theatre) , 45 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

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Critics' reviews of Elektra

★★★★ "Brie Larson makes a fearless West End debut in punk tragedy" - The Guardian

Also see: Elektra Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Elektra is playing at the The Tom Stoppard Theatre (formerly the Duke of York's Theatre) in London
The running time of Elektra is 1 hour 35 minutes (no interval)
The age recommendations for Elektra are: 12+
Yes, Elektra has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Elektra has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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