Oedipus The King

7 Ages Productions—Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC Warehouse

Most people have some sort of familiarity with the tragedy of Oedipus—especially since there’s a psychological complex named after him. That’s about the extent of most people’s knowledge of this Greek tale. This play provides a great opportunity to learn more about the origins.

This rendition relates the classic story in an easy to approach fashion for the audience. When the characters first appear on stage clad with sports jackets (some rather ill-fitting), I brace for a modern twist. That does not materialise, which is just fine.

This 90-minute show may have been squeezed into a 75-minute slot as a few scenes drag a bit. That’s all right though as we highly anticipate the great tragedy to arrive. The actors do a fine job as viewers cringe in horror, despite already knowing the outcome.

Ray Yuen