About This Show
In a cave on a desolate island lives Philoctetes: once a wartime hero, now a wounded outcast. Stranded for ten years, he sees a chance of escape when a young solider appears with tales of Philoctetes’ past glories. But with his hope comes suspicion and, as an old enemy emerges, he is faced with an even greater temptation: revenge.
Show Details
Dates:
Opening Night: 04 August 2021
Final Performance: 11 September 2021
Cast
Lesley Sharp
Philoctetes
Claire-Louise Cordwell
Magdalena
Eska
Aunty
Amie Francis
Zuleika
Sutara Gayle
Jelly
Aastasia Hille
Odysseus
Jennifer Joseph
Shiloh
Sarah Lam
Tishani
Penny Layden
Nam
Kayla Meikle
Tayir
Gloria Obianyo
Neoptolemus
Naomi Wirthner
Yasmeen
Creatives
Kate Tempest
Author
National Theatre
Producer
Ian Rickson
Director
Rae Smith
Design
Rae Smith
Costume
Hugh Vanstone
Lighting
Coral Messam (movement director)
Director
Terry King (fight director)
Director
