
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus
Drama
Overview
Oedipus's wanderings come to an end when he finds his final resting place, as foretold by the gods. But his brother-in-law and his son each try to take him away.
Top Cast


Anthony Quayle
Anthony Quayle
Oedipus
Anthony Quayle
Oedipus


Juliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson
Antigone
Juliet Stevenson
Antigone


Paul Copley
Paul Copley
Local Man
Paul Copley
Local Man
Christopher Hancock
Christopher Hancock
Chorus
Christopher Hancock
Chorus


Ian Hogg
Ian Hogg
Chorus
Ian Hogg
Chorus


Edward Jewesbury
Edward Jewesbury
Chorus
Edward Jewesbury
Chorus


Trevor Peacock
Trevor Peacock
Chorus
Trevor Peacock
Chorus


Bryan Pringle
Bryan Pringle
Chorus
Bryan Pringle
Chorus


William Morgan Sheppard
William Morgan Sheppard
Chorus
William Morgan Sheppard
Chorus


Barry Stanton
Barry Stanton
Chorus
Barry Stanton
Chorus
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