Huddled beneath the scorched wreckage of once noble Troy, three captive princesses share the same destiny - to become the slaves and whores of their Greek conquerors.
An evocative denunciation of human cruelty; a lyrically moving chorus of redemption and survival. Charged with raw sensual passion.

An evocative denunciation of human cruelty; a lyrically moving chorus of redemption and survival. TIMES
Charged with a raw sensual passion. GUARDIAN
Brutal. Beautiful. Unmissable! MAIL

Venue 8 - School of Contemporary Dancers

Wed July 16, 8:15 PM
Thu July 17, 3:00 PM
Sat July 19, 7:00 PM
Sun July 20, 10:45 PM
Mon July 21, 2:45 PM
Wed July 23, 5:00 PM
Thu July 24, 9:15 PM
Sun July 27, 8:15 PM
75 MIN
Tickets: $9
Matinee, Seniors, Students, Unemployed: $8
Under 14 not admitted
WARNING: Language, Subject Matter
RECOMMENDED: Mature Audience
www.eyewitnesstheatre.co.uk

Eyewitness’ TROJAN WOMEN is an adaptation (rather than a translation) of Euripides’ original, spiced with certain historical morsels from Homer. The action takes place in 1200 BC, after the abduction of Helen and the ensuing conquest of Troy by a united Grecian army, led by King Agamemnon.
Much of Euripides tight, economic text remains – adapted, somewhat, to a style that is acceptable to the modern ear but sufficiently removed to give the play its proper perspective.*

Peter Mc Garry, Artistic Director says
Eyewitness returns to Winnipeg after a fringe abstinence of five years and we were tempted to cook something light and calorie free rather then serve up a harrowing Greek Tragedy that some might find difficult to digest. We do appreciate that festival gourmets have a wide choice from the Fringe Carte de Jour – there are lots of sweet, yummy comedies on that sweet trolley. We do know however that there are more than a few discerning palates in Winnipeg that might want to savour a dish marinated in the finest Classic Literature, served piping hot with all the trimmings.