Don Taylor's new version of Sophocles's tragedy will open on 30th May at the Olivier theatre. Eccleston will play Creon, a tyrant who angers the Gods when he condemns his young niece Antigone (Jodie Whittaker) to be buried alive.
Although best known for his extensive work on screen, Eccleston's also has many theatre credits to his name with the actor last seen on the stage in London starring opposite Gillian Anderson in A Doll's House at the Donmar Warehouse. At the National Theatre, Christopher Eccleston has previously been seen in Bent and Abingdon, as well as appearing in Miss Julie in the West End.
Eccleston first gained recognition in the long-running series Cracker, and went on to appear as Dr Who, as well as performing starring roles in The Borrowers, The Shadow Line, Perfect Parents, and appearing in numerous films including G.I. Joe, The Dark Is Rising, 28 Days Later and Gone In 60 Seconds.
Jodie Whittaker is also best known for her screen work having appeared in television series Cranford, The Night Watch, The Accused, Marchlands and Royal Wedding. The actress's film appearances include Good Vibrations, Ashes, One Day and Attack The Block. On the stage her credits include Awake And Sing! Enemies, The Storm and Bash at the Trafalgar Studios.
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