OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Mary Elizabeth Burke-Kennedy 

• Adapted / Translated From

  Sophocles

• Author Notes

  A version of the myth.

• Synopsis

  The story of a charismatic leader setting out to investigate corruption in his state, with devastating consequences for himself and for his family. Oedipus is the myth of a child born to a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother.

• Play Type

  Adaptation/Translation
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  7

• Female

  4

• Total

  11

• Cast Notes

  Members of the original cast members also played the chorus. See original productions for details.

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  01 February 2000

• Producer

  Produced by Storytellers Theatre Company In association with Cork Opera House

• Original Venue

  Cork Opera House
  

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and promotional flyer.