ProphetX single work   drama  
Issue Details: First known date: 2021... 2021 ProphetX
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'PROPHETX is a spectacle of misfit, a love letter to those whose lives speak truth to authority despite the consequence. It is an epic, surreal and irreverent remix of the story of Tiresias – an ancient outsider, an archetypal other, the genderfluid and queer seer who features in The Bacchae, Oedipus Rex, Antigone and The Odyssey.   

'The Danger Ensemble who are known for their highly visual and physical works further their exploration of contemporary form and modern tragedy with PROPHETX.

'Tiresias’ life spanned seven generations, living as man and woman, counsel to mortals and gods alike, existing in this world and the underworld, both celebrated and punished for knowing and seeing too much.  

'Historically, like many queer figures Tiresias has been merely a supporting character, a dramatic device, and a footnote but PROPHETX positions Tiresias as the central figure in their own drama and asks:

'what is the cost of seeing? 

'what is the pain of knowing? 

'what is the weight of living?'

Source: Theatre Works.

Production Details

  • Scheduled for production by Theatre Works, The Danger Ensemble, and Backbone at Theatre Works, St Kilda, 15 -25 September 2021.

    Director: Steven Mitchell Wright.

    Cast: Chris Beckey.

    Lighting Designer: Ben Hughes.

    Production cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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