Originally commissioned by the Onassis Programme for the Performance of Greek Drama at Oxford Unviersity. It was first performed on 21 May 2006 at The Oxford Playhouse.
With the story of a lost child resonating throughout, these seven contemporary monologues for female speakers are loosely based on seven of Euripides' most famous female characters; Medea, Phedra, Demeter, Persephone, Hypsipyle, Creusa and Alcestis. While individually they explore classical mother and child stories they come together in a compelling conclusion. Originally commissioned by the Onassis Programme at Oxford University where they were first performed by triple Olivier award-winner, Clare Higgins.
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