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Ajax archiveClassic Greek drama. A slighted warrior's quest for vengeance brings with it shame and madness.

Creatives/Company

Author: Sophocles

Archive listings for Ajax

Work type: Play.

T0762761937

AJAX is an explosive, visceral piece exploring the devastating effects of shame and violence on the human soul. Ajax is driven by jealousy to murder his leaders but tricked by the gods to slaughter animals instead. THEATRE RHEO force the spectator to contemplate their perception of violence in our world, using extraordinary physical theatre, vivid characterisation and just two performers.Company Theatre Rheo. Translation Peter Meineck. Translation Paul Woodruff.
5 Aug 13 to 7 Aug 13Etcetera Theatre, Inner London :: V198
listing details L01513868238
10 May 13 to 31 May 13General, Brighton :: V01469193951
listing details L2109938854

T132214879

Blood, Guns and Greek Tragedy! Bringing one of the epic tales of the Trojan War into a modern setting, a powerful look at what it means to be a soldier. Ajax is an honourable hero, overcome by pride, who feels betrayed by those who led him to war. What impact does a soldier's life have on those dearest to him? Who is ultimately responsible for his actions? How should he be honoured after death?Producer Progress Theatre.
25 Nov 10 to 4 Dec 10Progress Theatre, Reading :: V737
listing details L1352800918

T1949875068

Love and Madness set Sophocles' tale of jelousy and slaughter during the First World War, in a contemporary translation. Running time 2 hours including 20 minute interval. Suitable for ages 14+Company Love and Madness Ensemble. Director Jack Shepherd. Translation Robert Cannon.
26 May 09 to 25 Jul 09Riverside Studios, Outer London :: V331
listing details L1531484487

T456814942

Producer London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Translation James Kerr. Director James Kerr.
4 Jul 05 to 12 Jul 05MacOwan Theatre (LAMDA), Inner London :: V212
listing details L0824547855

T1276999660

Greek playreading celebrating a contemporary approach to the genre.Performer James Kerr.
31 Jan 01Dorfman Theatre (National Theatre), West End :: V375
listing details L01235681929

T01879233449

Located in Gulf-War Iraq.Company Icarus Prodcutions. Director Elli Papacostantinou.
4 May 98 to 16 May 98Jermyn Street Theatre, Inner London :: V207
listing details L0253786170

T0596358291

Company Actors of Dionysus. Director David Stuttard. Performer David Axel. Performer Lawrence Barber. Performer Tom Davidson. Performer Stephen Dionne. Performer Michael Moylan. Performer Abigail Rokison.
3 Nov 97 to 15 Nov 97Turtle Key Arts, Inner London :: V252
listing details L242982021

Other listings

14 Oct 97Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond :: V944
listing details L0353432355
1 Oct 97The Playhouse, Harlow :: V40
listing details L1973228531
17 Sep 97MacRobert Arts Centre, Stirling :: V642
listing details L556365631

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