Autumn 11 - Spring 12
This year, Splendid Productions are going to a dark place with a brand new adaptation of Medea by Euripides.
In Ancient Greece, the name of the monstrous murdering mother Medea was well- known. The story of Medea, the mysterious sorcerer-princess who helped Jason steal the famous Golden Fleece from her father, is a mythical romance with a terrible, terrible ending.
Splendid’s new creative adaptation puts the audience at the heart of the performance, as a twenty-first century chorus presents a timeless tale of passion, betrayal and revenge. While history paints Medea as a pitiless monster, we wonder if the truth can be so black and white. What does it take to drive a woman to murder her own children? Is there a small human story inside the mighty myth? And whose version of history should we believe?
In a series of inventive Brechtian episodes, Splendid’s powerful cast of three will show how an ancient story can resonate through time, and how the simplest of theatrical ideas can have a devastating impact.
Ideal as an in-school live performance, an example of creative adaptation, or a demonstration of practitioner-based theory in action. The 1-hour performance is available with a 90-minute or 4-hour workshop exploring either the production, Chorus & Ensemble, devising or specific practitioner techniques.
The one-hour performance is accompanied by a range of possible workshops including Medea & Greek Theatre session, Chorus & Ensemble or a Practitioner workshop. We offer 90-minute or 4-hr workshop sessions, or evening performances with optional post-show discussion.
A DVD of the production will be available for in early 2012 so that you can review the performance in detail.
The tour runs from 7 September 2011 to 23 March 2012, early booking is advised.
Medea Booking Information
If you are interested in booking a performance with us, simply send us your details via email: info@splendidproductions.co.uk or download our PDF fax-back form and fax it to 0871 750 2166. Alternatively, you can contact us on 020 8318 6469.
There is no restriction on audience size for the performance, but workshops are limited to a maximum of 75 participants (25 per workshop leader) if appropriate spaces are available.
Medea Prices
| Production | Price (exc VAT @20%) |
|---|---|
| Medea performance (approx 1hr) and 1.5hr workshop | £550.00 |
| Medea performance (approx 1hr) and 4hr workshop | £900.00 |
| Medea evening performance with optional post-show discussion | £550.00 |
We do not charge supplementary travel or subsistence costs, although these may be added in exceptional circumstances. All bookings are subject to our cancellation policy.
Here's where we are touring to in Autumn 2011 and Spring 2012.
Autumn 2011
| Date | Areas |
|---|---|
| 7 - 9 September (half week) | London & Surrounding SOUTH EAST |
| 19 - 23 September | SOUTH WEST - Bristol, Somerset & Wiltshire |
| 3 - 7 October | Herts, Bucks, Beds, Berks & Oxon |
| 17 - 21 October | NORTH ENGLAND |
| 31 Oct - 4 Nov | South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire |
| 17 - 18 November | NORTH WEST - Mancs, N.Wales, Cheshire & Mersey |
| 28 Nov - 2 Dec | SOUTH ENGLAND |
| 5&6 Dec (half week) | SOUTH ENGLAND |
Spring 2012
| Date | Areas |
|---|---|
| 9 - 13 January | NORTH ENGLAND - Yorkshire & Lancashire |
| 23 - 27 January | SOUTH WEST - South Wales, Gloucs |
| 6 - 10 February | SOUTH ENGLAND |
| 20 - 24 February | Midlands & Surrounding Area |
| 5 - 9 March | EAST MIDLANDS & EAST ENGLAND |
| 19 -23 March | London & Surrounding Area SOUTH EAST |
We do not charge supplementary travel or subsistence costs, although these may be added in exceptional circumstances. All bookings are subject to our cancellation policy.
