Telling the Medea myth through the perspective of her children is a powerful approach; recast as a tale of divorce, the tragedy takes on a different tone. The first part of the play – brimming with energy – begins strongly, but is let down by the latter act which drags and concludes rather abruptly. Perhaps most poignant and powerful is the prologue, a fast paced exposition which is deftly handled through song and a tight montage. Unfortunately, this competence of myth relation does not continue throughout: later references to the myth are thoughtlessly employed, in what seems a clumsy attempt to tangentially crowbar in references to the source text. That said, there is much else to enjoy from this creative adaptation.
St George’s West, 13 – 29 Aug (not 16, 17, 23, 24), 10.30am (11.30am), £6.00 – £8.00, fpp279.
tw rating 3/5
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Sections: by Julian Benson - ED2011 Theatre Reviews - tw rating 3/5 | Tags: Lung Ha's Theatre Company, St George's West, Unga Klara
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