House of Atreus

Synopsis

It's 2012 and Orestes, the last son of the Atreus dynasty, arrives home with revenge in his heart. According to God, he must now kill his mother in order to avenge his father's death and reverse the curse on his house. Along the way he meets his sister Electra who has been praying for his return. Orestes is torn between obligation to his religion and family and his individual morals. When he finally confronts his mother in the flesh, will he be able to shed her blood? Will he end the curse of the House of Atreus? What are the consequences of such an atrocious act as matricide?

Latest User Review

L Chatto - 11 January 2013:

I went to see the House of Atreus last night, the performance is still fresh in my mind and I feel compelled to write a few words of praise for it. I’m far from being a regular theatre-goer and I’ve never seen a Greek tragedy on stage before. I didn’t even know the story of House of Atreus when I went in but was quickly drawn in by the action and was soon immersed in a completely different world. The acting was superb and I thought the big fight scene was really well done, very convincing! The set design was pretty minimal (mostly beige wallhangings) but it made for a lowkey backdrop for a stunning kimono-style robe worn by one of the main characters. In short, I enjoyed the performance and went away still thinking about some of the themes . ...

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