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Synopsis

A rags-to-riches story full of sarcasm and scatological humor, Greek follows Eddy as he voyages beyond his home in the East End of London to find love, wealth, and his true identity. Steven Berkoff’s Greek is a modern, punk recreation of Oedipus Rex, featuring lots of Cockney slang, adult language, and scenes of a sexual nature. In Greek, London is the new Thebes; full of riots, filth, decay, football mania, and post-pub depression. Under Margaret Thatcher’s rule, London is suffering from a social plague, eating away at the heart of the nation and Eddy is on a journey to rid his personal life and London of a curse. Greek is a visceral, comedic love story which will have you laughing from start to finish.

Show Information

Based on
Adapted from the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1980
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Period, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
England, 1980s
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
Star Vehicle Male, Regional Theatre, Professional Theatre, Mature Audiences, College/University, Community Theatre, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Emma Houlahan

Emma Houlahan

Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.