Details

A tale of faith, love and childlessness from ancient Greece. Apollo has raped a young woman and she has given birth to a son, Ion. Many years later, mother and son meet, neither knowing who the other is. If the story is told, will Apollo's authority ever be the same again? If it is not told, will she ever have a son? Euripides' provocative drama asks us to question the value of sincerity and courage in a world where there is no-one to trust. Ornamented with shadow puppetry, illusion and live music.

Cast/Performers

Ignatius Anthony, Katherine Barker, Ansuman Biswas, Toby Longworth, Andrew Maud, David Nicolle, Rosalind Philips, Denise Pitter, Claire Ross, Shuna Snow, Katy Stephens

Creatives/Company

Author: Euripides
Producer: Mercury Theatre
Translation: Mike Poulton
Director(s): David Hunt, Richard Ryan (fight), Nicola Rosewarne (assistant)
Design: Michael Vale
Lighting: Aideen Malone
Music: Ansuman Biswas