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Oedipus

Playwright

Mary Elizabeth Burke-Kennedy
Adapted / Translated From

Sophocles
Author Notes
A version of the myth.
Synopsis
The story of a charismatic leader setting out to investigate corruption in his state, with devastating consequences for himself and for his family. Oedipus is the myth of a child born to a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother.
Play Type

Adaptation/Translation

Number Of Acts

Full-Length
Cast Size Male

7
Cast Size Female

4
Cast Notes
Members of the original cast members also played the chorus. See original productions for details.

Date of First Production

01 February 2000
Producer

Produced by Storytellers Theatre Company In association with Cork Opera House
Original Venue

Cork Opera House

Production Team
Director	Alan Stanford
Designer	Bruno Schwengl
Lighting Designer	Nick McCall
Producer	Donal Shiels
Sound Designer	Edward Walsh
Movement Director	Olwen Grindley
Musical Director	David Falconer
Company Manager	Irma McLoughlin
Production Manager	Marie Breen
Stage Director	Angie White
Stage Manager	Casey Norton
Production Assistant	Caroline Stynes
Set Construction	Theatre Production Services
Wardrobe Supervisor	Sarah Bowern
PR	Geraldine Kearney
Graphic Design	The Graphiconies/ Public Communications Centre
Graphic Design	Alphabet Soup
Photography	Tom Lawlor (1)
Company Artistic Director	Mary Elizabeth Burke-Kennedy

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and promotional flyer.