Sophocles' Electra - Kristin Scott Thomas (BBC Radio 3)

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b051zxlm
Kristin Scott Thomas stars in the Greek tragedy by Sophocles, in a new version by Frank McGuinness. This classic tale of power and revenge was originally performed in an acclaimed run at The Old Vic Theatre in London in Autumn 2014, with music composed by PJ Harvey. The stage production was directed by Ian Rickson.
Electra is bound by grief following the murder of her father Agamemnon, unwilling to forgive and consumed by a desire for revenge, her anger builds. On the return of her brother Orestes, Electra's fury explodes without mercy, leading to a bloody and terrifying conclusion.
Electra was co-produced by The Old Vic and Sonia Friedman Productions.
Music composed by PJ Harvey
Directed for radio by Ian Rickson
Produced for radio by Nadia Molinari

[@andycordy5190]

Such a masterful production. The performances, the atmosphere created by PJ Harvey's brittle soundscape. Breathtaking.

[@zoyablake9538]

Thank you.

[@groovynut222]

This was very helpful to listen to in preparation for my A Level exam , thank you. Any other radio dramas you're able to upload would be much appreciated by many, I'm sure.

[@lyvoong8654]

I have enjoyed this very much. Thank you for sharing the experience!

[@ppldostuffs1602]

Thank you SO much for uploading the Greek dramas.

[@bilaalsiddiq9718]

Thank You!

[@kinemascopie]

thank you!

[@Moribus_Artibus]

"Sorrow meets with sorrow since in this unhappy house"

[@vanlalngaihzuali30]

Just love listening to Dame Kristin Scott Thomas❤❤❤

[@kalvinwilliams2557]

Does anyone know, if BBC radio has produced many other Greek Tragedies in radio format? I would love to hear more of the classical plays done like this

[@bobbivotson2529]

lol when this dude comes to say how orestes died and starts narrating horse races hes got some gambling problem probably smh

[@sofiadore1662]

37:44 when electra is first told of orestes death