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Blackeyed Theatre in association with
South Hill Park Arts Centre present
The World Premiere of
Oedipus
by Steven Berkoff
Adapted from the Sophocles Legend
Director
Bart Lee
Composer Ron McAllister
Designer Victoria Spearing
Lighting Designer Charlotte
McClelland
Cast Matthew Rowlands-Roberts, Alison George,
Derek Elwood, Adrian McDougall
Arguably the greatest Greek tragedy of them all, Oedipus - even today - is universal
and ground-breaking. As the legend that breaks the ultimate taboo, it's an epic journey
of emotion, from the pinnacles of love to the depths of despair, exploring the very
basis of who we are.
Now, for the very first time, Steven Berkoff's thundering adaptation
of the Oedipus legend is brought to the stage by acclaimed company, Blackeyed Theatre.
Faithful to the original and told with the same power of classical Greek theatre,
Berkoff's incredible play offers a modern edge, with an Oedipus incapable of seeing
the inevitable truth and condemned not only by fate but by his own arrogance and
self-importance. Unknowingly and unstoppably, he seals his own downfall as events
build to a gripping, unforgettable climax.
High octane drama, stunning design and
fantastic live music make this an evening of theatre to stir the soul!
“Quite why Steven Berkoff’s version of Oedipus has not been performed since it was first published in 2000 is maybe that it was just waiting for Blackeyed Theatre to do it full justice. It has beeen worth the wait”
The Stage
“This is how all theatre should be - dramatic, passionate and life-changing”
Pugwash
News
“high drama, intense emotion and great comedy acted superbly throughout using hypnotic live music, contemporary dance, poetry and drama that had me, and the rest of the audience it appeared, transfixed. It really was a delight to watch and I would recommend anyone, who like me, would not have thought of watching this type of play before to just go along. It was a total surprise to me and I can't praise it highly enough”
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