Canberra CityNews – Helen Musa
“Oedipus the King packs a powerful punch.”
“Director Michael Smith and his company Greek Theatre Now have presented a powerful, almost operatic production of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King.”
On the script written by Michael J Smith based on the RC Jebb translation: “This production is one of the easiest to listen to that I have witnessed in a long time. Every piece of dialogue packs a punch.”
“Inspired, clever, powerful.”
“Clever costuming by Priya Pandya and changeable masks by Ben Smith Whatley allow the actors to take on multiple roles in keeping with the traditions of ancient Greek theatre.”
Full review here.
Frank McKone, Canberra Critics’ Circle
“This production is a prime example of excellent theatre.”
“The directing and performing really feels like an intelligent community theatre group working for our community.”
“Very highly recommended.”
Sergio Sergi. Sergio has taught classical and modern languages at universities in Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and Hong Kong. His bio is here.
“Riveting”
“Very fluid and contemporary yet with a Greek flavour.”
“The essential was done perfectly, namely the focus on the words. We ‘heard’ the play and the movement was a perfect compliment.”
Dr Peter Londey, Ancient Greece historian, historian at the Australian War Memorial for 17 years
“The great thing about this production is how easy it made it to follow this complex text.”
“You have built something amazing here.”
Ros Jackson, President, Friends of the ANU Classics Museum
“Superb staging and acting.”
“The prophecy, don’t worry about it. All men sleep with their mothers in their dreams.”
Audience member Jack, an older man. “I’m drained. It was wonderful.”
