| Greek | |
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 Poster advertising the 1988 production ofGreek at theWyndham's Theatre. | |
| Written by | Steven Berkoff |
| Based on | Oedipus Rex bySophocles |
| Date premiered | 11 February 1980 |
| Place premiered | Half Moon Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Verse drama |
| Setting | London's East End |
Greek is a verseplay bySteven Berkoff. It was first performed at TheHalf Moon Theatre, London on 11 February 1980.It is a retelling ofSophocles'Oedipus Rex. Berkoff wrote:
"Greek came to me via Sophocles, trickling its way down the millennia until it reached the unimaginable wastelands of Tufnell Park ... In my eyes, Britain seemed to have become a gradually decaying island, preyed upon by the wandering hordes who saw no future for themselves in a society which had few ideals or messages to offer them."[1]
World premiere[2]
11 February 1980 at theHalf Moon Theatre, London.
Directed by Steven Berkoff.
The production transferred in September 1980 to the Arts Theatre Club, with Deirdre Morris replacing Janet Amsden.
1988 London revival[2]
29 June 1988 at theWyndham's Theatre, London.
Directed by Steven Berkoff.
The play was used as the basis for a well-receivedopera ofthe same name composed byMark-Anthony Turnage and first performed in 1988.[3]
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