On the Misconception of Oedipus single work   drama  
Note: Devised by Zoe Atkinson, Matthew Lutton and Tom Wright. Text by Tom Wright.
Issue Details: First known date: 2012... 2012 On the Misconception of Oedipus
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'We know how the Oedipus story ends: he murders his father and unwittingly marries his mother. But where did this shattering tragedy begin?

'On the Misconception of Oedipus turns its eye to Jocasta and Laius, the parents who birthed a child that would bring about their downfall, and in so doing brought into the world more than a man — they created a myth.

'Can we really say what Oedipus' crime was? Attempting to recreate the true turn of events may actually be an impossible task, as memories lie, and unseen forces (call it science or blame it on the gods) will always shape our destiny.

'This unprecedented take on one of history's most enduring legends, is a theatrically fearless and unexpected excavation into the murky love that built a tragedy.'

Source: Malthouse Theatre website, http://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/
Sighted: 06/08/2012

Production Details

  • Produced by Malthouse Theatre, in a co-production with Perth Theatre Company, at Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne, 10 - 26 August 2012.

    Director: Matthew Lutton.

    Set and Costume Designer: Zoe Atkinson.

    Lighting Designer: Paul Jackson.

    Composition and Sound Design: Kelly Ryall.

    Cast: Natasha Herbert and Richard Pyros.

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First known date: 2012
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Works about this Work

Daddy, Mommy and Me Andrew Fuhrmann , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , October no. 345 2012; (p. 46)
— Review of On the Misconception of Oedipus Tom Wright , 2012 single work drama
Flawed King in Imperfect Yet Compelling Tale Cameron Woodhead , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 17 August 2012; (p. 15)
— Review of On the Misconception of Oedipus Tom Wright , 2012 single work drama
Strains and Stains on a Familial Relationship Chris Boyd , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 17 August 2012; (p. 15)
— Review of On the Misconception of Oedipus Tom Wright , 2012 single work drama
Casting Doubt on Destiny Andrew Stephens , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 4 August 2012; (p. 21)
Strains and Stains on a Familial Relationship Chris Boyd , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 17 August 2012; (p. 15)
— Review of On the Misconception of Oedipus Tom Wright , 2012 single work drama
Flawed King in Imperfect Yet Compelling Tale Cameron Woodhead , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 17 August 2012; (p. 15)
— Review of On the Misconception of Oedipus Tom Wright , 2012 single work drama
Daddy, Mommy and Me Andrew Fuhrmann , 2012 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , October no. 345 2012; (p. 46)
— Review of On the Misconception of Oedipus Tom Wright , 2012 single work drama
Casting Doubt on Destiny Andrew Stephens , 2012 single work column
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 4 August 2012; (p. 21)
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