Produced and presented by Thiasos Theatre Company
Thiasos returns to The Cockpit with a fabulous double bill of Euripides' CYCLOPS, the only surviving satyr play from Ancient Greece, and Aristophanes' CLOUDS--a satirical take on the uses and misuses of academia and argument. Both shows have received rave reviews and feature the brilliant singing and dancing choruses that are the company's trademark, with new original music by Manuel Jimenez. Don't miss this opportunity to see these two rarely-performed masterpieces!
CYCLOPS tells the story of Odysseus and his battle with the monstrous Cyclops Polyphemus, helped by a chorus of wine-loving satyrs--half men, half goats.
It opens on Tuesday, 16 September at 8.30 pm and can be seen again on Thursday, 18 September at 8.30 pm, Friday, 19 September at 6.00 pm, and Saturday, 20 September at 7.30 pm
Aristophanes' CLOUDS pits the philosopher Socrates against a wily farmer who is overburdened with debts and wants to learn to beat his creditors in court. They both learn from the changeable chorus of Clouds that making the Worse Argument can get you into a stack of trouble.
CLOUDS has its London premiere on Wednesday 17 September at 8.30 pm and can be seen again on Thursday 18 September at 6.00 pm, Friday 19 September at 8.30 pm and Saturday 20 September at 3.00 pm.
Renowned classics scholar and media star Professor Edith Hall will give a post-show talk with Q&A on Wednesday, 17 September.
On Friday 19 September, Dr. Fiona MacIntosh, of the Archives of Performance of Greek and Roman Drama, will discuss both plays between the shows at 7.30 pm.
Tickets £20 + booking fee/ £16 + booking fee for concessions. See both shows on the same day for £30 + booking fee.
"The funniest production of Aristophanes' CLOUDS I have ever seen--The chorus were hilarious!" - Professor Edith Hall
"I loved CYCLOPS, a super blend of drama, humour and song – all done really well. Thoroughly engrossing, with really funny moments throughout." - Michael Blosse
Tuesday 16 September: 8.30 pm - CYCLOPS
Wednesday 17 September: 8.30 pm - CLOUDS
Thursday 18 September: 6.00 pm - CLOUDS, 8.30 pm - CYCLOPS
Friday 19 September: 6:00 pm - CYCLOPS, 8.30 pm - CLOUDS
Saturday 20 September: 3.00 pm - CLOUDS, 7.30 pm - CYCLOPS
Both plays have bawdy comedy and sexual references.
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