The Odyssey by Mary Zimmerman
The Odyssey adapted by Mary Zimmerman
Directed by Ryan McBryde
From the translation of The Odyssey by Robert Fitzgerald
(The Quarry Theatre, Leeds Playhouse)
Mary Zimmerman’s The Odyssey is epic storytelling with a mischievous, modern twist. This bold retelling subverts expectation, blending Homer’s ancient myth with contemporary humour and irreverence.
Odysseus’s journey becomes a playful, shape-shifting adventure story - highly physical, surprising and deeply human. Praised by the New York Times as “the greatest show in the sky, on the seas, even on earth with side trips to the underworld,” this is theatre that invites audiences to travel, not just to watch. Daring, funny and visually inventive, The Odyssey is a voyage not to be missed.
Credits:
This amateur production of
THE ODYSSEY (ZIMMERMAN) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
THE ODYSSEY
by Homer
Adapted by
Mary Zimmerman
From the translation of “The Odyssey” by Robert Fitzgerald
Production Credits:
Originally Produced by The Goodman Theatre, Chicago, Illinois on September 17, 1999.
Programme Note. All programmes shall carry the following note:
“The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings or streams of this production is strictly prohibited, and is an offence under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.”
Author Bio Credit.
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Performances
Tickets available HERE
Tickets
£12.50 + Booking Fee (Full Price)
£9.50 + Booking Fee (Concessions)
Age: 12+
Content Advice: This performance of Mary Zimmerman’s The Odyssey is recommended for audiences aged 12 and older. It contains depictions of theatrical violence, stylized stage combat, and mature mythological themes. This production also utilizes strobe lighting, sudden loud noises, and atmospheric haze effects.
How to Book
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Accessibility
This show takes place at Leeds Playhouse.
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