Medea: A Modern Adaptation

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First performed in 431 BC Medea is one of Euripides’ most enduring tragedies a cornerstone of ancient Greek theatre that still grips audiences today. It tells the story of Medea a woman of extraordinary intelligence and passion who finds herself betrayed by her husband Jason in his pursuit of power. The play shocked its original Athenian audience with its daring exploration of love revenge and the extremes of human emotion.

This production uses the Jefferson translation praised for its clarity lyricism and immediacy bringing the raw intensity of Euripides’ language into vivid modern English. At its heart lies a story as thrilling as it is unsettling: a betrayed woman forced to the edge of desperation who crafts an audacious and devastating revenge. Fierce haunting and timeless Medea continues to challenge and captivate asking us to confront uncomfortable truths about loyalty justice and the power of rage.

Suitcase Theatre presents this modern adaptation with a bold simplicity that honours the spirit of Greek theatre. Remaining faithful to its cultural roots the production embraces the power of the chorus strips away elaborate props and unfolds within a fluid versatile space. The result is a stark yet dynamic staging that allows Euripides’ themes to resonate with immediacy bridging the ancient and the contemporary in a powerful shared experience.

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