Brie Larson to make West End debut in revival of Sophokles's ELEKTRA

It has been announced that Academy Award winner Brie Larson (Room, Lessons in Chemistry, Captain Marvel) will make her West End debut in ELEKTRA, in a UK premiere production of the translation by award winning poet Anne Carson of Sophokles’s electrifying play.

Helmed by the acclaimed director Daniel Fish, performances will begin at Theatre Royal Brighton from 13 - 18 January 2025, before the production moves to Duke of York’s Theatre in London for a strictly limited 11-week season from 24 January 2025.

Brie Larson said: “I couldn’t be more excited to perform in this Greek drama, or in better company collaborating with Daniel Fish and Anne Carson. Storytelling has always been the way I organize life, feelings and experiences. I look forward to sharing space with the wonderful West End audience while we explore this timeless story.”

Joining Daniel on the creative team are choreographer Annie-B Parson, set designer Jeremy Herbert, costume designer Doey Lüthi, lighting designer Adam Silverman, sound designer Max & Ben Ringham, composer Ted Hearne, and casting director Heather Basten CDG.

“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?

Further casting is to be announced.

Tickets go on general sale on 2 October here.