Oedipussy

A Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production with Spymonkey

By Carl Grose and the company
Directed & adapted by Emma Rice

The ultimate dysfunctional family. A jealous father, one messed-up son, and one mother of a brilliant comedy.

Hot on the heels of their acclaimed version of Moby Dick comes an eagerly-awaited collaboration with artists from the forefront of British theatre. Spymonkey’s hilariously anarchic physical comedy and the playful storytelling of Kneehigh’s Emma Rice (Brief Encounter) and Carl Grose, combine to create an outrageous no-holds-barred subversion of the quintessential Greek tragedy - a tale of forbidden lust, accidental incest and violent murder.

Inspired by Barbarella and a little bit of Bond, Spymonkey turn their unique brand of theatrical invention to this greatest of tragic tales, brought to life in typically outrageous fashion with the help of set designer Michael Vale (RSC, National Theatre, ENO), costume designer Lucy Bradridge (Cirque de Soleil) and featuring original music by Spymonkey’s Toby Park.

"GLORIOUSLY ANARCHIC, CONSTANTLY ENTERTAINING" THE TIMES ON MOBY DICK

Please Note: Contains strobes, scenes of a sexual nature and nudity.
Suitable for audiences 14+.

Eves 7.45pm (excl. Tue 7 Feb 7pm),
Thu & Sat Mats 2.30pm (excl. Sat 4 Feb)

TICKETS
Mon – Sat Eves
£24 £22 £19 £13
(Premium Seats £28)
Thu & Sat Matinees
£19 £13
(Premium Seats £20)

Spymonkey Aitor Basauri, Stephan Kreiss, Petra Massey, Toby Park
Director Emma Rice
Set Designer Michael Vale
Costume Designer Lucy Bradridge
Music Toby Park and Neil Filby

Running time: 2hr 5mins approx. (including interval)

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