Critical hit

Now playing @sohoplace, Sophie Okonedo stars as the titular Medea with Ben Daniels in this searing new production of Euripides 431 BC Greek tragedy. Adapted by Robinson Jeffers and directed by Dominic Cooke, don't miss Okonedo in her critically acclaimed performance as the high priestess set on deadly revenge against the men in her life.

What is the story?

Having abandoned her father's kingdom of Colchis for the love of Jason, the years have passed and their marriage is on the rocks. The cause? Jason has been betrothed to a princess to secure alliances. But where does this leave Medea and their two young sons, born out of wedlock? Determined to take back control of her life, Medea sets out on a course of pure destruction, with the sole intent of ruining Jason's life and causing him the worst pain imaginable. , Euripides' seminal play uncovers the heart of gender politics and asks the audience to consider what being a wife and a woman actually means for one's identity.