OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Aeschylus 

• Author Notes

  Translated by Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill.

• Synopsis

  A new Irish-language translation of Aeschylus’ Greek masterpiece Na Peirsigh / Persians by renowned writer and poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill. First performed in Athens in 472 BC, Na Peirsigh / Persians tells the story of a surprising Greek victory, extraordinarily told from the perspective of the losing side. A play that sets out so much of what theatre will do, has done and must do, it makes us see the world from another perspective, subverting expectations and honouring the humanity of the enemy. A rich new version of Europe’s oldest known surviving play in one of Europe’s oldest spoken languages, with English surtitles.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  4

• Female

  5

• Total

  9

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  06 March 2024

• Producer

  Produced by Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach

• Original Venue

  Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
  

• Venue Notes

  Presented on the Peacock Stage.

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and the company website.