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Sophocles

Sophocles (c.496–405 BC) was an ancient Greek tragedian. Of his more than 120 plays, only seven have survived in a complete form: Ajax, Antigone, Women of Trachis, Oedipus Rex, Electra, Philoctetes and Oedipus at Colonus.

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Antigone

Antigone

By Sophocles Translated by Marianne McDonald

The first great 'resistance' drama - and perhaps the definitive Greek tragedy.

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Oedipus

Oedipus

By Sophocles Translated by Kenneth McLeish

Two plays, Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonos, telling the story of the mythical Greek king of Thebes.

Electra

Electra

By Sophocles Translated by Marianne McDonald and J. Michael Walton

A tragic tale of duty, retribution and fate, in the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series.

Greek Tragedy: Three Plays

Greek Tragedy: Three Plays

By Euripides and Sophocles

Three of the most famous tragedies from Ancient Greece - Antigone, Bacchae and Medea - all featuring female protagonists.

Antigone

Antigone

By Sophocles Adapted by Owen McCafferty

A muscular version of Sophocles' timeless masterpiece, offering a profound reflection on the nature of power, democracy and human rights.

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Oedipus

Oedipus

By Robert Icke Original author Sophocles

Sophocles' epic tragedy transformed into an essential, explosive human thriller by visionary director Robert Icke.

Oedipus

Oedipus

By Sophocles Adapted by Ella Hickson

An intimate and revelatory version of Sophocles' transcendent tragedy, premiered at the Old Vic, London, in 2025, starring Rami Malek and Indira Varma.

Elektra

Elektra (West End edition)

By Sophokles Translated by Anne Carson

The timeless Greek tragedy, in a magisterial translation by award-winning poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson. Published alongside the West End production in 2025.