Aeschylus' Agamemnon 2025
Aeschylus' Agamemnon
30-31 January 2025
Agamemnon takes place in the aftermath of the Greeks’ invasion of Troy, undertaken to recover Helen and loot the affluent city. The chorus of Argive elders and Agamemnon's wife Clytemnestra are awaiting his return. However, even before Agamemnon has stepped foot in Argos, his homecoming has been tainted by memories of the brutal sacrifice of their daughter, Iphigeneia, for the sake of the invasion, and by the news of the storm that obliterated the Greek fleet on its return.
As we are about to witness Agamemnon's chilling homecoming, the dark energy that has been brewing in the house for generations takes a palpable form.
Agamemnon 2025 Programme:
Agamemnon 2025 Music:
Director: Fred Brierley
Producer: Colleen Baxter-Locker | Stage manager: Stella Omotade | Academic Consultant: Dr Emmanuela Bakola
In the role of Clytemnestra: Sommy Chukwuma | Agamemnon: Jed Kain | Cassandra: Gio Presotto | Aegisthus: Matthew Lee
Following 2024's performance of Aeschylus' Persians, the 2025 production of Agamemnon saw the first episode in Aeschylus' Oresteia trilogy by the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick and the Warwick Classics Society. Performed in the theatre of Warwick Arts Centre, the play brings to life the myth and legend of the aftermath of the Trojan War in a gripping performance, accompanied by lectures and talks from scholars of Greek drama.
The production showcases the creativity and collaboration of students and staff in the Department of Classics and Ancient History, bringing together both the ancient drama itself, and modern research into Greek dramatic festivals and theatre. A close reading of the original text gives rise to a plethora of symbolism and fuller understanding of the ancient drama. From fabric to lighting, colour to use of space on-stage, the performance is suited to a modern audience, while bringing ancient elements of drama to the forefront.
The production team would like to thank Avion Technical Services Ltd. for their assistance in lighting and sound, along with alumnae Rhianna Pike in music composition and Hana Lawrie in costume design.
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