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Lesley Manville, Mark Strong Triumph for ‘Oedipus’ at U.K. Critics’ Circle Theater Awards
Robert Icke's contemporary adaptation of 'Oedipus' dominated the U.K. Critics' Circle theater awards 2025, taking home three top prizes.
Robert Icke’s contemporary adaptation of “ Oedipus ” dominated the U.K. Critics’ Circle theater awards 2025, taking home three top prizes during Wednesday’s ceremony at London’s National Theatre. The Wyndham’s Theatre production, which is Broadway-bound later this year, earned Mark Strong the best actor award and Lesley Manville best actress honors, while Icke himself nabbed the best director trophy. The Yard Theatre in East London won the Empty Space… Peter Brook Award, recognizing venues that embody the legendary director’s spirit in both space utilization and community connection.
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