That Witch Helen

by Catie Ridewood

directed by Janette Eddisford

 

The face that launched a thousand ships finally gets to speak.

Meet Helen, before Troy, in this feminist retelling of the Ancient Greek epic. Witness her divine beginnings (yes, she did hatch from an egg!), her youth as a Spartan warrior, her fateful decision to leave her husband, and finally the decade of brutal war and destruction that follows.

Straight from a sell-out run at Brighton Fringe, this “MUST SEE SHOW” and ‘absorbing retelling’ (FringeReview) blends myth, movement, and storytelling to let Helen of Troy tell her own story.

Press for previous productions

‘What a fab fun show! A fabulous performance from the cast and a great script make for a brilliant evening!’ Theatre Reviews on Jo And Sam Find Themselves In Woking

‘The charm, warmth and chemistry between the actors themselves under the expert direction of Katherine Reilly makes the whole thing an utterly beguiling delight.’  The Peg on Jo And Sam Find Themselves In Woking

‘An altogether admirable hour of theatre, both inspirational and engaging.’  London Pub Theatres on Empty in Angel

‘Informative, entertaining and awesome… A must see! Thrifty Theatre on Empty in Angel

‘This quirky new show is a joy to watch. The actors’ presence and chemistry is delightful and the ending really puts a smile on your face.’ Theatre and Other Things on Jo And Sam Find Themselves In Woking

‘An array of characters all nimbly and brilliantly played… The script is clever and fast-paced with flashes of razor-sharp comedy.’ Camden New Journal on Empty in Angel

That Witch Helen

Written by  Catie Ridewood

Directed by Janette Eddisford

 

Catie Ridewood
Lorraine Yu
Sophia Mastrosavaki

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