About the Show

Two sisters reunite after their father's death, facing guilt, grief, and greed.

Two sisters reunite on the anniversary of their father's death in their newly remodeled family home. One sister’s sudden return disrupts the fragile peace, demanding justice for past pains. Amid the fresh renovations, the family grapples with guilt, grief, and conflicting dreams for their future.

As they confront each other's suffering, they must decide if they can truly face it or choose to look away.

Critic Reviews (8)

"a searing, gasp-inducing take on Sophocles"
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"Their belief in this play very nearly carried me."
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"...reworking of ‘Antigone’ loses its way in murky psychosexual intrigue"
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"...a resounding cry down the centuries"
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“Dark, dangerous family melodrama”
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"...this new version of the Greek tragedy is true sucker-punch theatre"
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"Zeldin has conjured a novel tragedy that...feels horribly of the here and now."
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"this clever modern twist on Greek tragedy is a shocking night at the theatre"
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Royal National Theatre