Drama

Oedipus Rex

Author: Sophocles

“You are the killer you are seeking!”

The National Theatre

Suitable for graduation

Basic information

Venue

The National Theatre

Approximate running time

1 hour 45 minutes, no intermission

Language

In Czech

Premiere

December 5, 2019

We released a music album!

You can now listen to Jakub Kudláč's original compositions as a soundtrack.

The album is available for free on Supraphonline and all available streaming platforms.

King Oedipus could be envied by many for his good fortune – after defeating the Sphinx by solving her riddle, he became a respected ruler of Thebes and established an extensive family. By and large, he was a darling of the Gods! Yet an abrupt downfall followed. The learned past is always part of the present, and hence the gifts of Fate can only be assessed retrospectively…

Cast

2024-2025
2025-2026

Creatives

Translation

Matyáš HavrdaPetr Borkovec

Text editor

Nina JacquesIlona SmejkalováJan Frič

Stage director

Jan Frič

Dramaturgy

Nina JacquesIlona Smejkalová

Sets

Dragan Stojčevski

Costumes

Kateřina Štefková

Music

Jakub Kudláč

Light design

Tomáš Morávek

Choreography

Marek Zelinka

About

The Ancient Greek playwright Sophocles’ tragedy retells the old fable of the cruel lot of the man who unknowingly kills his father and marries his own mother, thus fulfilling the prophecy of the Oracle of Delphi. It is a story of a king who must install order, even at the price of his self-destruction.

Official photos: Patrik Borecký

WARNING: We use tobacco products and special smoke and olfactory effects.
Suitable for audience from 12 years.

BONUSES:

We released a musical album called Král Oidipús (Oedipus Rex), where you can find the original songs composed by Jakub Kudláč. The album is available for free on Supraphonline and all available streaming platforms.
We shot a video for one of the main songs, Člověk je nic / Mortal Man is Nothing, directed by JQr.

Photo and video gallery

Photos in press quality

Oedipus Rex - workshop for groups

Practical information

Where to buy tickets

When purchasing online, you can get an e-ticket. You can pick up printed tickets in person at the box offices of the National Theatre.

The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance - currently for July–December 2025.
Sales always start on the 1st day of the month at 9am, except in January when pre-sales do not start until the 2nd day due to a public holiday.

Parking at the National Theater

While visiting The National Theatre and the New Stage you can use again the underground car park of the National Theatre. Information and a parking fee.

What to wear?

By their appearance, attire and behaviour, the audience is obliged to adhere to the accustomed practice expected from them when attending a theatre performance.