OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Mike Poulton 

• Synopsis

  Myrmidons retells the central tale from Homer's Iliad. Achilles, a demi-god and the Greeks best warrior, is refusing to fight. While he broods in his tent, the Trojans are swarming into the Greek camp, burning their ships. Only Achilles can save them. What will it take to make Achilles fight?

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

• Cast Size Male

  11

• Cast Size Female

  1

• Cast Notes

  Cast doubling is possible. See original production for details.

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

• Date of First Production

  30 August 2006

• Producer

  Produced by Ouroboros Theatre (Ireland)

• Original Venue

  Samuel Beckett Theatre
  

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from the company's promotional material for the original production