Acclaimed director Jonathan Moore has returned to one of his most celebrated works with the 30th anniversary revival of Greek — Mark-Anthony Turnage’s explosive reimagining of the Oedipus myth, set amid the grit and unrest of 1980s East London.
Moore originally co-directed the award-winning 1990 BBC film adaptation of Greek, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Since then, the opera has achieved international acclaim, been hailed by Fergus Linehan, Director of the Edinburgh International Festival, as “a modern classic”, and continues to be performed at major opera houses around the world.
The anniversary production, staged at The Arcola Theatre, featured a full orchestra and a bold, immersive staging that drew critical praise for its visceral energy and contemporary relevance. The Stage described the production as “as good as it gets… deafening, disturbing and at times aghast at the sheer outrageousness of it both musically and verbally.”
Now, Moore is preparing to bring Greek home once again — to the East End of London, where the story is set — reaffirming his long association with the work and his reputation for directing theatre and opera that challenge, provoke and resonate with modern audiences.