Monday, 26 Oct
18:30
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Monday, 26 Oct
18:30
Tuesday, 27 Oct
19:30
Wednesday, 28 Oct
19:30
Matinee
Thursday, 29 Oct
14:00
Thursday, 29 Oct
19:30
Friday, 30 Oct
19:30
Matinee
Saturday, 31 Oct
14:30
Saturday, 31 Oct
19:30
Times
7:30pm, 6:30pm Mon, 7:00pm Wed
Running Time 2 hours 20 mins
Venue Main House, York Theatre Royal
Matinee(s)2:00pm Thu, 2:30pm Sat
Age 14+
Mon 26 Oct - Sat 31 Oct
More Details + Share + Audio Described PerformanceBSL PerformanceCaptioned Performance BOOK TICKETSTHE ODYSSEY: HER STORY
Margaret Atwood, author of the modern feminist classic The Handmaid’s Tale, revisits Homer’s The Odyssey in a powerful, irreverent and darkly humorous retelling that unpicks one of the oldest of myths.
Immortalised as the devoted and faithful wife to the glorious Odysseus, Penelope waits 20 years for her husband to return from the Trojan War, silently weaving and unpicking and weaving again. Now it’s time to hear the story of those left behind…
Reimagining this ancient tale, Atwood gives voice to the silenced Penelope and her chorus of maids. Wandering the underworld Penelope spins a different kind of thread: her side of the story – a tale of injustice, betrayal and revenge.
Adapted for the stage by Booker Prize winner Margaret Atwood and interwoven with songs, York Theatre Royal’s production will be directed by Juliet Forster (Little Women, Around The World In 80 Days-ish!) and will star Amelia Bullmore (Riot Women, Happy Valley, Scott & Bailey) as Penelope.
This exuberant and witty retelling questions the version of events we think we know and exposes the truth behind the myth…
Join us for a Post Show Discussion after the Fri 23 Oct performance with the Company.
British Sign Language Interpreted Performance – Fri 16 Oct at 7.30pm
Audio Described Performance – Thu 22 Oct at 2pm (Touch Tour at 1pm)
Captioned Performance – Sat 24 Oct at 2.30pm
If you are booking for one of our Access Performances, please contact our Box Office (boxoffice@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk) for the best rate and advice on the best seats for your requirements.
Thematic triggers: The Penelopiad includes some mature themes including stylised representation of sexual assault, violence, war, slavery and hangings. The show includes strong language.
Technical guidance: Theatrical smoke & haze, flashing lights and some sudden loud noises.
Aged 16-30? Sign up for free to get access to book 2 x £15 tickets for many of our Main House productions. Find out more about our membership and exclusive perks here.
On Thu 29 Oct from 6.30pm, 16-30 members are invited to join Ringtons and YTR in the Lower Foyer before the evening performance of The Penelopiad for a free vegan hot chocolate and cookie – the perfect accompaniment to a cosy night at the theatre this Autumn.
Amelia Bullmore
Penelope
Nell Baker
Laertes
Danielle Bird
Eurycleia
Olivia Burton-Laws
Naiad Mother
Faye Campbell
Melantho
Pena Iiyambo
Helen
Kat Johns-Burke
Antinous
Syakira Moeladi
Telemachus
Charlie Russell
Odysseus
Author
Margaret Atwood
Director
Juliet Forster
Designer
Sara Perks
Lighting Designer
Alexandra Stafford
Composer, Musical Director and Sound Designer
Kate Marlais
Movement Director
Michelle Edwards
Casting Director
Ellie Collyer-Bristow CDG
Company Stage Manager
Shona Wright
Deputy Stage Manager
Cath Booth
Assistant Stage Manager
Sarah Follon
