Antigone

@ Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Hexham

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12 October 2017

7.30pm

Up to £14.50

A brother condemned to walk forever in the shadow of death
A family teetering on the brink of catastrophe
A world where one girl dares to take a stand

This blistering new adaptation sees Sophocles’ tragedy re-imagined in a dystopian landscape, where fate is written in code and where drones flock across the skies. Brought to life by innovative theatre company Actors of Dionysus, this production combines bold ideas with passionate and visceral physical theatre.

“Let nothing stop you from seeing them” The Times

Running time 1 hour 20 mins no interval
Age restriction: 14years+

Reviews of Helen 2016:
“Astonishing and unforgettable…this is highly, highly recommended production” Fringe Review.
“Helen is an inspired piece of theatre meticulously presented” ★★★★ The Argus.

Education tie-ins:
Antigone is a set text on both the AQA and OCR AS and A-level GCE syllabus as well as appearing on the GCSE Classical Studies syllabus.
The play also features on the Edexcel Level 3 advanced GCE in Drama & Theatre.

Venue
Queen's Hall
Beaumont Street
Hexham
NE46 3LS

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