Medea : Out of the Mouths of Babes single work   drama  
Adaptation of Medea Euripides , 431 BCE single work drama
Issue Details: First known date: 2022... 2022 Medea : Out of the Mouths of Babes
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

'MEDEA: OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES is Theatre Works’ new production based on Euripides’ MEDEA as recalled and reimagined from the fantastical minds of her (allegedly?) slain children. History is told by the victors, and myths preserved by those in power, but perhaps it is the youngest that grip the hardest truths?

'Medea, arguably one of the darkest tales Western theatrical canon, is given a fresh and surprisingly playful rebirth as told from the point of view of its undoubtedly most important characters: Medea’s children.

'This daring amalgamation of theatrical forms plays out like a surreal living music video with film projection, live feed and song.'

Source: TheatreWorks.

Notes

  • 'Developed by the Theatre Works’ award-winning creative team and a council of children, who through a guided workshop process will refract Euripides and his ancient characters to form the basis of the script, the design and theatrical language of the work.'

    Source: TheatreWorks (https://www.theatreworks.org.au/program/medea%3A-out-of-the-mouths-of-babes). (Sighted: 0/5/2022)

Production Details

  • Produced by Theatre Works at Theatre Works, 30 July - 20 August 2022.

    Director: Steven Mithcell Wright.

    Designer: Hahnie Goldfinch.

    Lighting Designer: Ben Hughes.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

Theatre Review : Medea: Out of The Mouths of Babes Vanessa Francesca , 2022 single work review
— Appears in: ArtsHub , August 2022;

— Review of Medea : Out of the Mouths of Babes 2022 single work drama

'Euripides' classic tale as seen through Medea's children is flamboyant but muddied.'

Theatre Review : Medea: Out of The Mouths of Babes Vanessa Francesca , 2022 single work review
— Appears in: ArtsHub , August 2022;

— Review of Medea : Out of the Mouths of Babes 2022 single work drama

'Euripides' classic tale as seen through Medea's children is flamboyant but muddied.'

Last amended 9 May 2022 15:08:39
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