Details

The Greeks are laying siege to Troy to win back their abducted queen, Helen. But as the conflict drags on, and despite battlefields scarlet with blood, opposing forces have reached a bitter stalemate. Desperate and exhausted, both Gods and mortals squabble amongst themselves for the spoils of war and the hand of victory. The Last Days of Troy completes Homer's Iliad, with award-winning poet and author Simon Armitage's dramatisation bringing the war to a brutal conclusion. It reveals a world locked in cycles of conflict and revenge, of east versus west, and a dangerous mix of pride, lies and self-deception.

Cast/Performers

Lily Cole (Helen of Troy), David Birrell, Garry Cooper, Jake Fairbrother, Benny Froggett, Simon Harrison, Brendan O'Hea, Alfie Ryan, Tom Stuart, Colin Tierney, Francesca Zooutewelle

Creatives/Company

Author: Simon Armitage
Producer: Royal Exchange (in association with Shakespeare's Globe)
Director(s): Nick Bagnall, Kevin McCurdy (movement / fights)
Design: Ashley Martin Davies
Music: Alex Baranowski
Lighting: Chris Davey
Sound: Peter Rice