Lysistrata
by Actors of Dionysusphysical-theatre-and-circus, theatre
New version of Aristophanes comic masterpiece about war and sexual abstinence, where the women withhold sex to stop their men going to war.
about the production
Following our sell out national tour of Lysistrata in 2010, we're back with a new revised version full of themes which are relevant and piping hot in current affairs. Follow our heroine, Lysistrata, and the women of Greece in their (not always heartfelt!) battle to deny their men sex in order to stop a bloody war. As tensions mount, frustrations erupt, and phalluses reach bursting point see who wins and if peace is restored in this high octane, hugely enjoyable and absurdist version of Aristophanes’ masterpiece.
about the artist
'making magic from myth' - aod are a National and International touring theatre company committed to performing ancient Greek plays in modern adaptation and developing new projects inspired by myth. Our work often incorporates a highly physical/aerial dimension. We have an established education programme of workshops, pre performance lectures and post performance talks as well as essay books, journals, DVDS and audio-CDS.
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stage dimensions
width: 6 metres
height: 4 metres
depth: 6 metres
Set features a central podium measuring 3 x 3 x 3 metres plus 2- 3 freestanding small plinths of varying heights
Students 14+ and adults alike (contains strong language and some comic scenes of an adult nature).
‘a slick, hilariously funny show which rattles along at high speed on the strength of fine ensemble work from its cast of five.”
''Greek at school was never as naughty and so much fun as this.'’ What’s on Stage
"Stand out comedy....Productions like this remind us (Aristophanes was right then and he's right now): our ability to laugh at the pompous is precious, our sexuality is a powerful force for good, and our wars are disasters"
no access issues from POV of production - dependent on individual venue access.
Outreach programme of workshops and educational tie-ins including pre show talks (where possible) and talk-backs bearing in mind that Lysistrata remains on the Edexcel GCE syllabus and is also on the OCR Classics syllabus.
£1400 versus a split (no VAT) negotiable.
