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The Oresteia (1983)

1983-10-09 · 4h 30m · EN
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Agamemnon returns home from the Trojan war and is murdered by his wife, setting off a chain of revenge that stretches across this trilogy of play. Directed by Peter Brook for the National Theatre, this is an all-male performance with masks.

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Peter HallDirectorAeschylusWriter

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Jim CarterJim CarterAgamemnonRobert CartlandRobert CartlandElectraDavid BamberDavid BamberChoirTim DaviesTim DaviesPyladesPip DonaghyPip DonaghyClytemnestraGreg HicksGreg HicksOrestesKenny IrelandKenny IrelandApolloAlfred LynchAlfred LynchAegisthusJohn NormingtonJohn NormingtonCassandraTony RobinsonTony RobinsonServantBarrie RutterBarrie RutterHeraldTimothy DaviesTimothy DaviesPylades

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Frequently asked questions about The Oresteia

What is The Oresteia about?

Agamemnon returns home from the Trojan war and is murdered by his wife, setting off a chain of revenge that stretches across this trilogy of play. Directed by Peter Brook for the National Theatre, this is an all-male performance with masks.

How long is The Oresteia?

The Oresteia has a runtime of 270 minutes.