It's 2012 and Orestes, the last son of the Atreus dynasty, arrives home with revenge in his heart. According to God, he must now kill his mother in order to avenge his father's death and reverse the curse on his house. Along the way he meets his sister Electra who has been praying for his return. Orestes is torn between obligation to his religion and family and his individual morals. When he finally confronts his mother in the flesh, will he be able to shed her blood? Will he end the curse of the House of Atreus? What are the consequences of such an atrocious act as matricide?T1105365656Running time: 1hr 30minsProducer Aoife Madden (for Theatre Libre). Director Kaitlin Argeaux. Design Edward Ross. Costume Mela Boev. Performer Orestes Sofokleous. Performer Cheska Moon. Performer Lucia Young. Performer James Williams. Performer Joan Plunkett. Performer Sonnie Beckett. Performer Maria Palmu. Performer Miranda Colmans. Performer Josie Beth Davies. Performer Deborah Ward. | |
| 8 Jan 13 to 27 Jan 13 | Waterloo East Theatre, Inner London :: V01284685503 listing details L0445574950 |
