Details

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.

Cast/Performers

Lesley Sharp (Philoctetes), Claire-Louise Cordwell (Magdalena), Eska (Aunty), Amie Francis (Zuleika), Sutara Gayle (Jelly), Aastasia Hille (Odysseus), Jennifer Joseph (Shiloh), Sarah Lam (Tishani), Penny Layden (Nam), Kayla Meikle (Tayir), Gloria Obianyo (Neoptolemus), Naomi Wirthner (Yasmeen)

Creatives/Company

Author: Kate Tempest
Producer: National Theatre
Director(s): Ian Rickson, Coral Messam (movement director), Terry King (fight director)
Design: Rae Smith
Costume: Rae Smith
Lighting: Hugh Vanstone
Sound: Ian Dickinson (for Autograph)