“…a brilliant adaptation of a classic play that feels current and relevant” – Mooney on Theatre
Powerful and hard-hitting, Ho Ka Kei’s retelling of a Greek classic is inspired by contemporary protests. This play will sweep you up with its unforgettable characters and references that are all too relevant in an increasingly polarised world. You will leave inspired: “In the courage of a young woman there is hope for the future”.
Ticket Pricing:
All tickets subject to Capital Improvement Fee
Important Notes:
Haemon, Teo, Kreon, Chorus: Kayley Borland
Tiresia, Chorus, Kreon: Mireille Fynes
Antigone, Chorus: Arianna Loy
Ismene, Antigone, Guard, Chorus: Michelle Naidu
Neikes, Guard (Buddy), Chorus: Casey Reid
Ismene, Guard (Jim), Chorus: Luísa Teixeira
Antigone: 方 by Ho Ka Kei (Jeff Ho)
Director: Marjorie Chan
Stage Manager: Taylor Cormack
Costume Designer: Casey Reid
Light Designer and Co-Set Designer: Luísa Teixeira
Sound Designer: Michelle Naidu
Fight Director/Captain and Co-Set Designer: Kayley Borland
Props: Arianna Loy
Puppet Builder: Jessica Hickman
Scenic Painting: Carole Klemm
Studio Ensemble Mentors:
Set & Light Design Mentor: R.J. Peters
Wardrobe Design Mentor: Shannon Carmichael
Sound Design Mentor: Brian Tate
Props Master Mentor: Jessica Hickman
Stage Management Mentor: Jen Swan
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The Story:
In some future world, not unlike ours, a family led by Police Chief Kreon is caught in the conflict. A dictatorship has created a society of oppression which sentences Kreon’s wife Eunice to a re-education centre. Her son Neikes attempts to free her, only to discover the terrible conditions at the centre. Radicalized, Neikes leads a protest of the ruling forces, while his brother Teo attempts to stop it, both losing their lives in the ensuing clash. Their sisters, Antigone and Ismene debate whether to go to the protest, with Antigone ultimately deciding to go to reclaim and honour her brother’s body.
Content Warnings:
ANTIGONE: 方 contains water-based haze and sounds of gunshots, as well as depictions of violence, parental violence, state oppression, and death.
Click here for a special Visual Story for our Relaxed Performance of ANTIGONE: 方
All morning classes cancelled. Production roles will continue as permitted and safe to do so. We will advise on afternoon/evening classes and auditions around noon today.