In the unstable aftermath of a civil war, Creon, the new King of Thebes, asserts his authority by forbidding anyone from honouring the death of the traitor Polyneices. But Antigone, Polyneices' sister, will not obey. When Creon's authority is challenged, a gripping conflict emerges between the power of an individual and the state. Polly Findlay's electric 2012 production brings Sophocles' tragedy into the modern world as a gripping political thriller.
Directed by Polly Findlay
stage play
live theatre
filmed theater
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3.6 / 5
Cast
Jodie Whittaker
Antigone
Christopher Eccleston
Creon, King of Thebes
Jamie Ballard
Tiresias
Zoe Aldrich
Eurydice
Luke Newberry
Haemon
Annabel Scholey
Ismene
Luke Norris
Soldier
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Messenger
Alfred Enoch
Chorus
Tim Samuels
Chorus
Paul Bentall
Chorus
Stavros Demetraki
Chorus
Crew
Polly Findlay
Director
Sophocles
Theatre Play
Soutra Gilmour
Set Designer
Polly Findlay
Stage Director
Popular Reviews
11 reviews
Reiss Nicolson
7.0★ · 01/05/26
i mean its quite good but i wouldnt inherently say creons the bad guy he just opposes incest so hes quite sound, part 3 of drama dissertation
i mean its quite good but i wouldnt inherently say creons the bad guy he just opposes incest so hes quite sound, part 3 of drama dissertation
Chelsey
7.0★ · 11/06/25
*watched for a class.
It’s incredible how a story from so long ago can find political relevance to issues of today. Jodie Whittaker was absolutely incredible in this one.
*watched for a class.
It’s incredible how a story from so long ago can find political relevance to issues of today. Jodie Whittaker was absolutely incredible in this one.
Eila Jaymes
7.4★ · 08/26/25
Staging was perfection, acting was amazing, Tiresias was absolutely haunting in the best way.
Staging was perfection, acting was amazing, Tiresias was absolutely haunting in the best way.
Leoni Cooper
7.0★ · 05/23/24
my favourite multi doctor story to date
my favourite multi doctor story to date
Erin Henn
10.0★ · 01/20/23
“Why is she shouting all the time” idk man it’s almost as if her brothers just died and she’s angry?? Have some literary comprehension it’s an angry play
“Why is she shouting all the time” idk man it’s almost as if her brothers just died and she’s angry?? Have some literary comprehension it’s an angry play
