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The Suppliant Women

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The Suppliant Women

Mar 22-24, 8:00pm
Mar 24-25, 3:00pm
Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall

If we help we invite trouble, if we don’t we bring shame.

Written some 2,500 years ago, Aeschylus’ Greek classic speaks to us across the ages about some of the most important issues of our own time.

Rich with wonderful poetry, this acclaimed new version by leading Scottish dramatist David Greig vividly re-tells a story of the plight of migrants, morals and human rights, democracy, and ultimately the triumph of love. It asks who we are, where we belong, and if all goes wrong, who will take us in? It could not be more relevant in today’s world.

The arrival of a group of refugee women provokes the ruler of a city-state to consider their obligations of hospitality and asylum. These women are escaping from forced marriage in their homeland, and now they must persuade the citizens of the country that now controls their fate to let them stay. A referendum is triggered to resolve a moral quandary.

True to ancient Greek drama practice, the production will feature a 40-strong chorus– recruited and trained from the local community to perform alongside a professional cast, creating an extraordinary theatrical event. Adding to the production’s authenticity and atmosphere, John Browne’s moving and earthy score uses a specially reconstructed, ancient, double-pipe instrument, the aulos, to accompany the women’s heartfelt singing.

Hailing from the UK, Actors Touring Company is well known for creating shows that entertain while asking big questions of the world around us. This co-production with Edinburgh’s famous Royal Lyceum Theatre has been thrilling audiences everywhere it has played since premiering in 2016.

Credit: image of Hong Kong Arts Festival

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12+

Price

STANDARD C: 250 HKD
STANDARD B: 340 HKD
STANDARD A: 420 HKD
STUDENT C: 125 HKD
STUDENT B: 170 HKD
STUDENT A: 210 HKD
Wheelchair : 170 HKD
Minder: 170 HKD