The Oscar-winning actress, Brie Larsonwill make her debut in London’s West End with “Electra” by Sophocles.

In the great tragic poet’s masterpiece the heroine keeps alive the memory of her father’s murder, begging the gods to help punish his murderers. Her soul is dominated by sadness, mourning, the need for survival and the thirst for revenge. When her brother Orestes finally returns, she pushes him to the task of punishment with a terrifying end.

The adaptation is by Canadian poet Anne Carson, under the direction of multi-award-winning Daniel Fish, according to Variety. The actress said she was “thrilled” with both her role and the cast of the show.

The play, produced by Empire Street Productions, will be staged at the Theater Royal Brighton from 13 to 18 January 2025 and will then transfer to The Duke of York’s Theater in London from 24 January to 12 April.

“What is ancient and what is modern?” Carson’s translation raises this question. It’s an exciting challenge to work on Sophocles’ tragedy, through Carson’s words and on The Duke of York’s beautiful scene with Brie Larson.” said director Daniel Fish.