Thebans

Written by Liz Lochhead
after Sophocles and Euripides
Directed by Max Key
Set design by Alfie Packham
Costume design by Katie Evans

Liz Lochhead – Scotland’s former Makar – weaves the Ancient Greek tragedies of Oedipus, Jocasta and Antigone into a single, gripping narrative. Through a contemporary lens, prophecy, power and passion collide; highlighting timeless themes of political hubris and the profound cost of human blindness, both metaphorical and literal.

Following the tragic arc of the House of Laius, from Oedipus’ fateful discovery of his true parentage to the destructive conflict between his sons and the ultimate defiance of Antigone. Lochhead’s adaptation brings a modern, Scottish-inflected sensibility to these ancient myths.

Suitable for ages 12+