A rare and exciting opportunity to see one of the great Greek tragedies performed in the open air, as they were in classical Athens, in one of the most beautiful locations in Australia.

Greek Theatre Now presents Sophocles’ Antigone at the Burbidge Amphitheatre, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra, Australia, in April 2025.

Directed by Cate Clelland, one of Australia’s most experienced Greek theatre directors, and featuring Ella Buckley as Antigone, Ian Russell as Creon and Alastair McKenzie as Haemon, Antigone explores themes of divine law v human law, citizenship v family loyalty, civil disobedience, and the role of the individual and the role of the collective.

“The Greek theatre plays are as relevant today as they were 2500 years ago when they premiered in Athens during the birth of democracy,” said Greek Theatre Now founder and producer Michael J Smith.

Schools – April 10 + 11, 2025, last week of term. Members of the public can attend schools performances if they wish. They are at 10.30 am and 2 pm.

General Public – April 18 to 21, 2025, Easter long weekend, at 2.30 pm.

Show is 90 mins straight through, no interval.