Award-winning Canberra company Greek Theatre Now presents Sophocles’ Oedipus the King at the Saw Avenue Amphitheatre, May Drive & Saw Avenue, Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, WA 6005, King’s Birthday long weekend 24 – 28 September 2026.
Contemporary English translation. Widely considered the dramatic masterpiece of Greek theatre. Limited seating.
- Thursday 24 September 2026: 10.30 am – schools and general public
- Friday 25 September 2026: 10.30 am – schools and general public
- Friday 25 September 2026: 1.30 pm – schools and general public
- Saturday 26 September 2026: 4 pm Sunset Performance – general public
- Sunday 27 September 2026: 2.30 pm – general public
- Monday King’s Birthday public holiday 28 September 2026: 2.30 pm – general public.
“A masterpiece of Attic tragedy … perfect structure, intense dramatic irony and profound exploration of fate versus free will.”
“A prime example of excellent theatre” – Canberra Critics Circle
“An excellent production of Oedipus the King for our time.” – Canberra Critics Circle
“This production is one of the easiest to listen to that I have witnessed in a long time. Every piece of dialogue packs a punch. Inspired, clever, powerful.” – Canberra CityNews
“Michael J Smith’s adapted and dramatized RC Jebb translation paradoxically possesses the power of classical grandeur within a dramatic immediacy that is the very essence of simple, direct and totally engaging storytelling” – Canberra Critics Circle
“Expertly researched. Crystal clear.” – Canberra Critics Circle
“You have built something amazing here” – Dr Peter Londey, Ancient Greece historian. Historian at the Australian War Memorial 17 years.
“I’m drained. It was wonderful.” – Jack (audience member)
“My mum was in tears” – Kristy (audience member)
“Loved it. People near me were crying. The Chorus were fantastic.” – Anne (audience member)
Show run time 100 mins. No interval. Toilets and parking next to the amphitheatre.
100% refund if show cancelled due to bad weather, or ticket to an alternative performance, whatever is preferred.
Early Bird tickets now on sale.
