Brie Larson is to play Elektra in a new production of the same name next year based on the Greek tragedy written by Sophocles.

I couldn’t be more excited to perform in this Greek drama," said Oscar-winning Brie Larson, who hits the stage in London next January as the titular character from Sophocles' famous play.

Oscar-winning actor Brie Larson will make her West End debut with a revival of Sophocles’ play “Elektra.” In the play, written by the ancient Greek tragedian circa 420 BC, Elektra, haunted by her father’s assassination,

Academy Award winner Brie Larson (Room) has signed on to make her West End debut in a new revival of Sophokles's Elektra, translated by Canadian poet Anne Carson. Directed by Daniel Fish (Oklahoma), performances will begin at Theatre Royal Brighton from January 13 – 18,