# Simon Stone's Oresteia adaptation is a gripping yet exasperating epic

A review of Simon Stone's patchwork adaptation of The Oresteia, now playing in London. The production is described as both gripping and exasperating, blending classical tragedy into a modern epic. The review highlights Stone's ambitious but uneven direction.

**Importance:** 2/5

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/jul/15/the-oresteia-review-bridge-theatre-london-david-morrissey-mary-louise-parker) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:49:07 GMT