About the Show

A satirical take on war and heroism, where mythic legends clash with harsh reality.

The legendary war between Greece and Troy rages on, fueled by honor and heroism. Amidst the chaos, Trojan prince Troilus and Cressida swear their undying love—but this isn’t the tale you expect. Eight years into the conflict, the once-glorious battle has devolved into a futile, exhausting struggle, stripping away the illusion of grandeur. Troy is weary, and the Greek camp lies in ruins, revealing the stark contrast between myth and reality.

In this dark and satirical take, director Owen Horsley examines the cult of celebrity, the fragile egos that drive war, and the disillusionment that comes when heroes fail to live up to their legendary status.

Critic Reviews (8)

"Horsley's judicious cuts to the text keep proceedings from resembling a fusty history lesson, but this play's singular dark, depraved centre never quite lands."
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"...Horsley’s production is rewarding, an engaging mix of jet-black cynicism and unfettered silliness."
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"It bursts with ideas and invention, perhaps too much so. There are so many ideas and comic inversions that they create complication that verges on chaos."
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"As an opportunity to tick this rarity off a Shakespeare bucket list, it’s probably about as accessible as this deliberately un-crowdpleasing play ever will be."
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"I would hate for Troilus and Cressida, with all its knotty demands, to be lost to the repertoire forever, as it offers us Shakespeare in a mode we rarely get to see."
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“There is nobody to root for in this production, and disgust and pity are two tough emotions to hold for 165 minutes.”
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“Doubles down on the story’s potential to bemuse”
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"Horsley and the actors work well with the material, adding a modern, refreshed take that signals this play can still be relevant to contemporary theatregoers.""
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