Andromache
by Jean Racine in an English translation by David Bryer
Directed by James McDougall
Venue: Trinity College Chapel, Broad Street Oxford
Date: 20 – 25 September
Time: 7.30pm (& Saturday 2.30pm)
Duration: 2 hours
Price: £15 (£13)
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The war is over but she must fight on.
One year has passed since the fall of Troy. The city lies in ruins, Andromache and her son are captives, the spoils of war. Her enemies crave her submission and demand his death. The war is over, its heroes are dead. Now their children must pick up the pieces.
Rarely performed in English, Racine’s masterpiece is a sharp, contemporary story of desire and pride, resentment and revenge, of the lengths we go to get what we want, and the sacrifices demanded to protect those we love. One of European theatre’s greatest dramas, in Trinity College’s stunning 17th century chapel, transformed into a theatre for one week only.
For a wheelchair space or accessible seating, call the box officer or email boxoffice@oxfordplayhouse.com.
Cast
Andromache – Alison Stibbe
Cephisa – Alice Evans
Cleonie – Anna Wright
Hermione – Kelly Stewart
Orestes – Cyd Cowley
Phoenix – David Guthrie
Pylades – Edward Smith
Pyrrhus – Neelaksh Sadhoo
Soldiers – Jolina Bradley, Steve Jones
Crew
Director – James McDougall
Dramaturg – Joanna Matthews
Production Manager - Dominic Hargreaves
Lighting Designer – Will Penington
Costumes – Charlie Venables
Stage Manager – Jolina Bradley
Marketing – Joanna Matthews
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