Antigone (Drama Classics)
- Full Length Play, Drama, Greek; Roman; Biblical
- 5M, 3F
- ISBN: 9781854592002
The first great 'resistance' drama - and perhaps the definitive Greek tragedy.
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Description
- Full Length Play
- Drama
- Time Period: Greek; Roman; Biblical
- Target Audience: Adult
- Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Set
The first great 'resistance' drama - and perhaps the definitive Greek tragedy.
Creon, the King of Thebes, has forbidden the burial of Antigone's brother because he was put to death as a traitor to the crown. Despite being engaged to Creon's son Haemon, Antigone disobeys the King and buries her brother. Enraged, Creon condemns Antigone to death and buries her alive in a cave. The prophet Teiresias warns Creon against such rash actions, and eventually Creon relents – but when he goes to release Antigone it is too late: she has already hanged herself.
This version of Sophocles' Antigone is translated and introduced by Marianne McDonald.
Creon, the King of Thebes, has forbidden the burial of Antigone's brother because he was put to death as a traitor to the crown. Despite being engaged to Creon's son Haemon, Antigone disobeys the King and buries her brother. Enraged, Creon condemns Antigone to death and buries her alive in a cave. The prophet Teiresias warns Creon against such rash actions, and eventually Creon relents – but when he goes to release Antigone it is too late: she has already hanged herself.
This version of Sophocles' Antigone is translated and introduced by Marianne McDonald.
Premiere Production:
c.441 BC
Characters
- Casting: 5M, 3F
- Casting Attributes: Room for Extras
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