About This Event
A York Theatre Royal Production
Margaret Atwood’s
The Penelopiad
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.
Access Performances
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.
Press Night Fizz
Join us on Wed 14 Oct for Press Night Fizz. All audience members at this performance will be treated to a complimentary glass of bubbles after the show.
YTR Choir
The York Theatre Royal Choir will be singing in foyer before the performances on Opening Night 10 Oct and Press Night 14 Oct.
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Performance: Thu 29 Oct at 2:00pm
Venue: Main House, York Theatre Royal
Duration: 0 hours
Age Guidance: 14+
Tickets: £15