Details

Written in 408 BC. The only surviving satyr play from Ancient Greece. It tells how the hero Odysseus, on his way home from the Trojan war, defeats the one-eyed cannibalistic giant Polyphemus with the help of some shipwrecked satyrs - the half-man, half-goat followers of Dionysos, god of wine and theatre - and their wine-loving "father," Silenus. Thiasos brings this rarely-performed classic to life with vibrant song and dance drawn from the traditions of the Aegean and Mediterranean islands. There is heroism and suspense and plenty of earthy humour. In a new version, the company breathes new life into Euripides' 2000 year-old masterpiece, presenting its long-awaited modern world premiere. With a fun mixture of actors, puppets and live original music, Cyclops! tells the adventures of the brave warrior Odysseus and his crew, as they encounter the giant one-eyed monster on their long journey home from the Trojan War.

Cast/Performers

Duran Brown, Thea Collings, Paul Critoph, Cheryl Fergison, Joe Fredericks, Harry Gooding, Chris Greenwood, Ally Holmes, Ami Instone, Nicholas Osmond, Graham Pattenden, Nigel Richards, Dan Woods, Lucynda Wells, Matthew White

Creatives/Company

Author: Euripides
Producer: Suzanna Rosenthanl
Company: Steam Industry
Adapted by: Phil Willmott
Lighting: Hansjorg Schmidt
Costume(s): Miranda King, Peter Mulloy
Director: Yvonne Stone (puppet)
Music: Elliot Davies