Bard in the Botanics in association with Raw Material
Supported by Macrobert Arts Centre
Medea
By Euripides
In a version by Kathy McKean
Directed by Gordon Barr
Everyone knows how Jason won the Golden Fleece - everyone knows how he became a hero - and everyone knows the part his wife played in creating his legend - don't they?
Erased from the narrative - abandoned by her husband for a new wife - left isolated and alone in a city where she does not and cannot belong - Medea begins to plot revenge - a terrible, bloody revenge that will send a howl of rage echoing through the ages.
The award-winning production of this thrilling Greek tragedy returns re-imagined to tour Scotland's stages.
"Starring Nicole Cooper in the title role, Kathy McKean's powerful new version of Euripides' Medea burns with rage and rips at the heart" Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman
Winner: Best Production & Best Performer CATS Awards 2022
Age Guidance: 12+
Warning: scenes of emotional distress; scenes of marital breakdown and discussions and representations of child death.
Funded by Creative Scotland Touring Fund.
“Cooper’s performance as Medea is truly incredible.”
“Kathy McKean’s brilliant 21st century version of Euripides’s mighty drama… Nicole Cooper’s central performance remains a fabulous portrait of love and fury.”
“A furious and devastating reimagining of Euripides’ tragedy… Nicole Cooper is phenomenal.”
“Kathy McKean’s Medea unleashes the full fury of Euripides’ heroine… an earth shattering portrait of a woman taking back control.”
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