Cressida Among the Greeks
Work:: Cressida Among the Greeks (S307372939)
Cressida, a beautiful young widow, has mourned her warrior husband's death in near solitude for over two years. One day, however, on the encouragement of her uncle and confidant Pandarus, Cressida agrees to entertain the young and wilful Prince Troilus for tea. Their brief encounter sparks an intense relationship, which, in the end, leads to tragedy.
Production:: (T1881088368)
Playwright David Foley sets his retelling of the fabled Troilus and Cressida in the midst of the Greco-Trojan war, finding a modern voice to make the tragic story all the more poignant.
Listing:: L1966596594
Production details
Playwright David Foley sets his retelling of the fabled Troilus and Cressida in the midst of the Greco-Trojan war, finding a modern voice to make the tragic story all the more poignant.