A Queen, Alcestis, gives up her life to save her king. The King, wracked by guilt, contemplates a future without her. But will Apollo's prediction that Alcestis will return from the dead come true? Poignant, tragic and intensely moving, with episodes of burlesque comedy, Alcestis is a potent drama based on a Greek play by Euripedes. Ted Hughes brings his talents as a poet and playwright to bear in this surprisingly contemporary version, filled with verbal brilliance and captivating story telling - his last masterpiece. World premiere tour.| 20 Nov 00 to 25 Nov 00 | Bristol Old Vic Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 30 Oct 00 to 4 Nov 00 | The Other Place Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 10 Oct 00 to 28 Oct 00 | Soho Theatre Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 28 Sep 00 to 30 Sep 00 | General General, Nottinghamshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 26 Sep 00 | Rheged Discovery Centre Penrith, Cumbria Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 14 Sep 00 to 23 Sep 00 | Viaduct Theatre Halifax, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
