THE PENELOPIAD
By Margaret Atwood
Directed by Kristin Telfer

Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad is an adaptation of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, told from the perspective of Odysseus’ wife Penelope.

Penelope tells her story from the afterlife, from miraculous birth to marriage with the cunning Odysseus. When war erupts over her cousin Helen’s betrayal, Penelope is left to fend off relentless suitors, relying on her loyal maids to survive. But in death, those same maids return, not just to witness her story—but to remind her of the role she played in the tragic ending to theirs.

Featuring original music by Kristin Stefanoff

CONTENT WARNING
Stylised sexual violence and mild coarse language

TICKETS
$28 Full Price
$23 Concession
School groups: $15 per student (arranged via invoice)

Terms & Conditions:
All government issued Concession cards accepted, including seniors and students.
Companion Cards accepted – please email theatreguild@adelaide.edu.au to confirm.
Friends Of The Library members are entitled to the Concession price.
Schools/Teachers: please email theatreguild@adelaide.edu.au to arrange invoicing.
Please make sure dates are correctly booked as there are no refunds or exchanges.
Tickets can be purchased at the door, unless sold out prior.

PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday 23 May at 7:30pm
Saturday 24 May at 3pm
Sunday 25 May at 3pm
Wednesday 28 May at 6:30pm (with post-show Q&A)
Thursday 29 May at 7:30pm
Friday 30 May at 7:30pm
Saturday 31 May at 3pm
Sunday 1 June at 3pm