The Bridge Theatre has announced the complete casting of Simon Stone’s new adaptation of Aeschylus’s The Oresteia, set to start previews this July. The production promises a fresh take on the ancient Greek tragedy with an 11-week run scheduled.

The Oresteia, directed by Simon Stone in collaboration with Wouter van Ransbeek, begins previews on Thursday 2 July 2026, with an opening night on Tuesday 14 July. The production will play at the Bridge Theatre until Saturday 19 September 2026 and has now confirmed its full cast.

David Morrissey will lead the cast as Christopher, joined by Tom Glynn-Carney as Augie, Mary-Louise Parker as Montie, Rosie Sheehy as Alice, Lloyd Hutchinson as Melville, John Macmillan as Jerome, and Archie Madekwe as Lorenzo. The newly announced cast members include Alyth Ross as Jenny and Rakhee Thakrar as Chandra. The show also features understudies Seán Donegan, George Renshaw, Andy Umerah, Emily Waters, and Kirsty Yates.

The Oresteia tells the story of the House of Atreus, beginning with Agamemnon’s murder by his wife Clytemnestra, followed by their son Orestes avenging his father’s death, and concluding with Athena’s establishment of a court of law to judge Orestes. The trilogy, written by Aeschylus and first performed in Athens in 458 BCE, remains a foundational work of Greek tragedy.

Stone is noted for his innovative adaptations of classic plays, with recent credits including Yerma at the Young Vic and Phaedra at the National Theatre. His production last year of The Lady from the Sea at the Bridge earned a WhatsOnStage Award nomination.

Returning creative team members from The Lady from the Sea include set designer Lizzie Clachan, composer Stefan Gregory, lighting designer Nick Schlieper, and casting director Jessica Ronane. Their collaboration is expected to bring a distinctive atmosphere to The Oresteia.

Tickets for The Oresteia are now on sale, marking one of the Bridge Theatre’s major classical productions for the 2026 season.