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Two brothers, Polyneikes and Eteocles, fight for the crown of Thebes. They kill each other. The rule is strict and clear: whoever dares to bury Polyneikes will be punished with death. Antigone cannot accept the laws that leave one of her brothers unburied and humiliated. State against Ideals, a young woman against a monarch, the whole town, us, inside the arena. How do you get a diamond out of a stone? 'I was born to love, not hate', states Antigone. And there is always a cost for it. In this vibrant and modern adaption of Sophocles' tragedy, bestselling poet & writer Hollie McNish skilfully highlights the similarity between modern society and the ancient Greek world. See and hear this Greek tragedy as you never have before with an exciting combination of live performance, animation and set and lighting design that will transport you to another time.

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Author: Sophocles
Company: Worcester Repertory Company
Adapted by: Hollie McNish
Director: Owen Harper