Details

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. World premiere tour.

Cast/Performers

Barrie Rutter, Andrew Cryer, Joanne Thirsk, David Hounslow, Frank Moorey, Adam Sunderland, Tom Silburn, Sarah Parks, Andy Wear, Andrew Vincent, David Beckford, Andrew Whitehead, Rachel Jane Allen

Creatives/Company

Author: Euripedes
Company: Northern Broadsides
Director: Barrie Rutter
Design: Adrian Rees
Music: Conrad Nelson