ODYSSEUS, NOT YOUR HERO

Thursday 11 December, 6pm &

Saturday 13 December, 5.30pm

At the Bread & Roses Theatre - Part of Talos V

Written by Christos Callow Jr

Directed by Emma Kopf

Cast: Yiannis Sykovaris (Odysseus)

Stephanie Christodoulidou (Poseidon / Siren)

Design by Amelia Kyriacou

Foley Supervisor: Yiannis Sykovaris

Poster: Evangelos Callow

Greek warrior-king Odysseus is on the way home after the Trojan war. But his questionable methods have upset Poseidon, the God of the Sea.

The God captures Odysseus and challenges him to a series of games - from cooking for a cannibal Cyclops to resisting the song of Siren influencers. The games will determine the hero's worth and whether he deserves to make it home safe. Who is the real hero of the Odyssey, the king or the people?

A new comedy adaptation by a Greek writer, "Odysseus, Not Your Hero" blends theatre and role-playing to ask questions about pride, complicity, and the parasocial relationship we have with our heroes - and the heroes of others! The audience are invited to participate as Odysseus' crew and help determine the fate of the king and of his kingdom. The Talos version of the show features interactive elements, improvisation & live sound effects.

MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE!

Audience Quotes

“The play juggles incisive and intelligent commentary with silly gags and personable audience interaction, cunningly shaking up the story of Odysseus that many cultures and corporations have reduced and repackaged for global mass consumption.” - Eden, Theatremaker

“A really interesting take on the Odyssey with Nausicaa as an AI Bot. Can't wait to see where it goes next!” - Jo Kelen, Poet and Classicist

Reviewer Quotes

“a whirlwind of characters and stories bound together in an informal manner which makes it perfect for an audience of today” - Richard Lambert, Theatrereviews.design