Ajax single work   drama  
Adaptation of Ajax Sophocles , 441 BCE single work drama
Issue Details: First known date: 2019... 2019 Ajax
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'At the end of the Trojan War, Ajax is denied his friend Achilles’ armour. After 10 years of constant war he snaps. Ashamed of his deeds, he plans to kill himself. His wife and child do their best to change his mind.

'This rarely performed tragedy shines a light on powerful themes of themes of death, commitment and war.'

Source: Old 505 Theatre.

Production Details

  • Presented by Burning House and performed at Old 505 Theatre, Newtown, 23 April - 4 May 2019.

    Director / Producer / Designer: Robert Johnson.

    Dramaturg / Sound Designer: Jonathan Graffam.

    Linguistic Consultant: Stephanie Ghajar.

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