16 July 2026

There was a real sense of excitement at the Bridge Theatre this week as The Oresteia officially welcomed critics for its press night.

Simon Stone’s bold new adaptation of the Greek tragedy has been met with widespread acclaim, earning a remarkable collection of four and five-star reviews from across the national and theatre press. Among the standout notices were five-star reviews from The Standard, London Box Office, The Reviews Hub, London Theatre Magazine, Morning Star and London Unattached, with critics praising the production’s ambition, emotional power and striking contemporary vision.

The praise continued with strong four-star reviews from WhatsOnStage, The Independent, Time Out, West End Best Friend and the Financial Times, cementing The Oresteia as one of the must-see productions of the summer.

Critics have highlighted everything from Stone’s thrilling reimagining of the ancient text to the production’s scale, intensity and powerhouse performances. The early response suggests that the production has not only connected with audiences but has also established itself as a major cultural event with critic Fiona Mountford describing the production as “an evening of eviscerating theatrical brilliance. Quite simply phenomenal. One of the cultural events of the year.”