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In a final battle for the control of Thebes, Oedipus's two sons kill each other. Creon issues an order...
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Powerful adaptation of Sophocles' finest play
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Juliet Stevenson | ... | Antigone |
 | Gwen Taylor | ... | Ismene |
| Patrick Barr | ... | Chorus |
| Paul Daneman | ... | Chorus |
| Donald Eccles | ... | Chorus |
| Robert Eddison | ... | Chorus |
| Patrick Godfrey | ... | Chorus |
| Ewan Hooper | ... | Chorus |
| Peter Jeffrey | ... | Chorus |
| Noel Johnson | ... | Chorus |
| Robert Lang | ... | Chorus |
| John Ringham | ... | Chorus |
| Frederick Treves | ... | Chorus |
| John Woodnutt | ... | Chorus |
| John Shrapnel | ... | Creon |
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Theban Plays: Antigone (USA)
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This is a modern translation of Sophocles' finest play, which pits the power of the state against traditional values and common decency. Avoiding the modern idea of the individual vs. the state, the play keeps true to the classical heritage by placing this squarely in a classical Greek context.
The costuming attempts to be timeless, giving a sense of 20th century dictatorship and "cult of the ruler" but with various figures in outfits that appear to be almost Victorian. All in all, after a few minutes the costuming "disappears" and the focus becomes the intense interaction between the actors.
Antigone and Creon are excellently played and deliver the powerful speeches well, as do the other main figures. The comic relief of the soldier who discovers Antigone's "crime" is nicely done as well. The chorus, a necessity in Greek plays, is again well done. Although not a staple in modern drama, the chorus does help to keep the ancient Greek tone.
All in all, this is a fine production on all accounts, the best of a set of three productions of the ancient Theban Plays.