EURIPIDES

MEDEA

in a version by Ben Power

WED 22 JAN – SAT 1 FEB

Directed by Craig Shelton

“This modern day Medea is a tragic force to be reckoned with; alive with complexity and psychological astuteness. The play's tragic force emerges strongly and the production's climax seems better suited to modern tastes than Euripides's original."

Michael Billington, The Guardian

“Intimate, intense and visceral, with a good balance of mortal lust and divine influence, with a powerful central character, this new version of Medea is potent ancient drama with sharp psychological observation, dark humour and plenty of bite.”

London Theatre.co.uk Review 2014

Medea, written by Euripides, but presented in this contemporary version by Ben Power, was staged with great impact at the National Theatre in 2014 with the late Helen McCrory in the lead role.

Power brings the ancient tale into contemporary relevance, exploring themes of betrayal, revenge, and the consequences of unchecked passion.

The story follows Medea, a foreigner in a land that rejects her, as she navigates the aftermath of her husband’s betrayal and abandonment. She exacts an horrific revenge, that shakes the very foundations of the society that has rejected her.

A timeless tale of love, betrayal, and vengeance, that resonates just as powerfully today as it did over two millennia ago.

A non-professional production in association with

MAGALLAWAY LIMITED FSO BEN POWER