Oscar Wilde’s Salomé retells the biblical story of Herod Antipas’s court through the lens of obsession, power, and fatal desire. Salomé, the stepdaughter of Herod, becomes consumed by her attraction to the imprisoned prophet John the Baptist. When he rejects her advances, her desire turns vengeful, culminating in a dance that seals his fate and her own.

This production is presented by the internationally acclaimed Gesher Theatre, known for their bold interpretations and visually arresting stagings. Wilde’s poetic text is brought to life in a high-stakes, visually rich reimagining that confronts the darker sides of desire and control.

Originally written in French in 1891 and banned from the British stage for decades, Salomé remains one of Wilde’s most controversial and symbolically layered plays. This new staging re-examines its themes in a contemporary light, exploring the enduring impact of erotic power and political manipulation.

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