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National Theatre of Scotland brings Liz Lochhead's acclaimed adaptation of the classical Greek tragedy to Edinburgh.

Liz Lochheads gripping retelling of Euripidess ancient drama takes up residence in the International Festivals home, The Hub.

This new production from the National Theatre of Scotland is rich with Liz Lochheads poetic, Scots-inflected language. Michael Boyd directs a Scottish company with award-winning actor Adura Onashile in the title role.

Medea has betrayed her family for the man she loves, taken brutal revenge on his enemies, married him, and fled with him to Corinth. Her husband Jason now abandons her to marry the Kings daughter, leaving Medea and their children dangerously exposed in a foreign land. Her terrifying response will shatter the most fundamental taboo.

Lochheads Medea is an unflinching interrogation of the human heart under intolerable pressure. First staged in Glasgow in 2000 to huge acclaim, it went on to tour internationally.

Former Makar, or National Poet of Scotland, Lochhead was awarded the Queens Gold Medal for Poetry in 2015. Olivier Award-winner Michael Boyd was the first full-time Artistic Director of Glasgows Tron Theatre and Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company for ten years. Glasgow-based actor, writer and director Adura Onashile brings a visceral intensity to her portrayal of Medea.

A touch tour for this production is available before the 8pm performance on 24 August.

Medea will be staged with some of the action taking place amongst a standing audience. If you would prefer to be part of the standing audience, you can book main hall tickets online.

National Theatre of Scotland

Liz Lochhead WriterAfter Euripides

Michael Boyd DirectorJarus Obayomi Assistant DirectorTom Piper Set & Costume DesignerColin Grenfell Lighting DesignerJanice Parker Movement DirectorJames Jones Composer & Musical DirectorJean Sangster Voice DirectorJosh Robins Sound DesignerLaura Donnelly Casting DirectorVanessa Coffey Intimacy CoordinatorJanet Lawon Fight DirectorAdura Onashile MedeaRobert Jack JasonStephen McCole KreonAlana Jackson GlaukeAnne Lacey NurseAdam Robertson ManservantChorusLindsey CampbellPauline LockhartLola AlukoBrooke WalkerBea WebsterWendy SeagerFletcher MathersJanette FoggoEileen NicholasLeyla Aycan

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