Production still for "Thyestes". L-R: Chris Ryan, Mark Leonard Winter. Photographer: Jeff Busby
Thyestes
By Simon Stone
16 September 2010 – 03 October 2010 Tower Theatre
Based on Seneca's Thyestes
Malthouse Theatre, The Hayloft Project,
Classic Commission New Adaptation Theatre Collaboration
At the family table, revenge is a dish best served hot. Written, designed and constructed within the confines of The Malthouse Theatre's Tower, The Hayloft Project's Thyestes intersects the grand mythology of Greek and Roman source texts with a twenty-first century perspective. A contemporary renovation of Seneca's bloodthirsty revenge play, incorporating Hayloft's trademark striking design and uncompromising independent sensibility with the resources of The Malthouse company residency program.
This production was also staged at CarriageWorks for the 2012 Sydney Festival (15-19 January).
Cast
Creatives
Co-Writer & Director
Dramaturg, Assistant Director & Besen Family Artist
Set & Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Stage Manager
Acknowledgements
The Hayloft Project (Benedict Hardie, Claude Marcos, Carl Nilsson-Polias, Anne-Louise Sarks, Simon Stone) are Malthouse Theatre's Company in Residence. The program is made possible with generous support from the Sidney Myer Fund. Proudly supported through the Interconnections Initiative of the Australia Council.