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A Queen, Alcestis, gives up her life to save her king. The King, wracked by guilt, contemplates a future without her. But will Apollo's prediction that Alcestis will return from the dead come true? Poignant, tragic and intensely moving, with episodes of burlesque comedy, Alcestis is a potent drama based on a Greek play by Euripedes. Ted Hughes brings his talents as a poet and playwright to bear in this surprisingly contemporary version, filled with verbal brilliance and captivating story telling - his last masterpiece.

Creatives/Company

Author: Euripedes
Company: Cygnet
Translation: Ted Hughes

Alcestis

Alcestis (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0875264203. Details of all Alcestis archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1989225829

Archive Listings

8 Feb 06
to
11 Feb 06

Cygnet Theatre (formerly New Theatre)
Exeter, Devon
Performance Details => Venue archive

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