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Robert Icke's Oedipus: A Captivating Silence at Studio 54

1/31/2026

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Robert Icke's modern retelling of Sophocles' tragedy, "Oedipus," is playing at Studio 54.
The production features a twelve-minute moment of silence that captivates the audience and creates a mythic atmosphere in the theater.
Lesley Manville, portraying Jocasta, describes the audience's energy as unparalleled.
The performance uses subtle technical elements, including gentle lighting changes and understated musical underscoring, to enhance the experience.

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Story summary

Robert Icke's modern retelling of Sophocles' tragedy, "Oedipus," is playing at Studio 54.
The production features a twelve-minute moment of silence that captivates the audience and creates a mythic atmosphere in the theater.
Lesley Manville, portraying Jocasta, describes the audience's energy as unparalleled.
The performance uses subtle technical elements, including gentle lighting changes and understated musical underscoring, to enhance the experience.