In a cave on a desolate island lives Philoctetes: once a wartime hero, now a wounded outcast. Stranded for ten years, he sees a chance of escape when a young solider appears with tales of Philoctetes' past glories. But with his hope comes suspicion and, as an old enemy emerges, he is faced with an even greater temptation: revenge.T0403535036Producer National Theatre. Director Ian Rickson. Design Rae Smith. Costume Rae Smith. Lighting Hugh Vanstone. Director Coral Messam (movement director). Sound Ian Dickinson (for Autograph). Director Terry King (fight director). Performer Lesley Sharp (Philoctetes). Performer Claire-Louise Cordwell (Magdalena). Performer Eska (Aunty). Performer Amie Francis (Zuleika). Performer Sutara Gayle (Jelly). Performer Aastasia Hille (Odysseus). Performer Jennifer Joseph (Shiloh). Performer Sarah Lam (Tishani). Performer Penny Layden (Nam). Performer Kayla Meikle (Tayir). Performer Gloria Obianyo (Neoptolemus). Performer Naomi Wirthner (Yasmeen). | |
| 4 Aug 21 to 11 Sep 21 | Olivier (National Theatre), West End :: V373 listing details L0675803857 |
