Sophocles’ Antigone, April 2025, Burbidge Amphitheatre, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra. The reviews are in.
Peter Wilkins, Canberra Critics Circle
“A must see.”
“Wonderfully clear storytelling.”
“Compelling authenticity.”
“Greek Theatre Now makes an impressive debut.”
Full review here.
Frank McKone, Canberra Critics Circle
“Greek Theatre Now has the right show, in the right place, and on this Good Friday, the right weather.”
“The small scale of this production, and clarity of this modern translation, made me feel that I was sitting near Sophocles and feeling along with him how exciting it was to see the message getting through.
“I’m sure he was pleased with all of the actors, perhaps especially with Ella Buckley who made her Antigone such a force to be reckoned with; and impressed with Michael J Smith’s contrasting roles both in acting and in producing the show.”
“Cate Clelland has definitively directed and shaped the performance.”
Full review here.
Helen Musa, Canberra City News
“Greek tragedy retains deep respect for the gods.”
“Every word could be heard perfectly.”
“Sophocles’ great Ode to Man was brilliantly delivered.”
“This outdoor performance attracted a bumper audience and suggests there is a demand for Greek tragedy.”
Full review here.
Media
Botanic Gardens hosts one of the world’s most famous plays, Helen Musa, Canberra City News.
ABC Radio Mornings with Saskia Mabin, interview with Ella Buckley, Cate Clelland and Michael J Smith.
Sold Out
Nearly 600 people and 3 schools attended the sold-out performances 16-21 April 2025.
