{"product_id":"book-i56h","title":"Sophocles’ Greek Tragedies: A BBC Radio Drama Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA collection of full-cast dramatisations of Sophocles’ finest Greek tragedies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the three great tragic playwrights of ancient Greece, Sophocles wrote over 120 plays during his 60-year career, though only seven survive today. The most famous of these are the Theban Plays, all three of which are included in this collection alongside adaptations of \u003ci\u003eElectra \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePhiloctetes\u003c\/i\u003e, brought to life by celebrated writers, poets, and playwrights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Thebans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e – Translated and dramatised by acclaimed playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker, this epic cycle follows the fortunes of Oedipus and his daughter Antigone, in three thrilling dramas of bloody acts, family feuds, justice, power and fate. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOedipus Tyrannos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e sees the King of Thebes setting out to discover the murderer of the former King, Laius – but his investigations lead him to a devastating conclusion. In \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOedipus at Kolonus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, the blind, elderly Oedipus, exiled from Thebes, arrives at his journey’s end in Kolonus to face his fate. Will he finally be absolved by the gods and find redemption? And in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntigone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, King Kreon, the new ruler of Thebes, threatens death to anyone who buries the body of Antigone’s traitorous brother. But for Antigone, her family’s honour means more than life itself...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cure at Troy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e –\u003c\/i\u003e Adapted by Nobel Prize–winning poet Seamus Heaney, this powerful version of Sophocles’ \u003ci\u003ePhiloctetes\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of the wounded hero, abandoned for ten years on an uninhabited island. Embittered and conflicted, Philoctetes is forced to choose between his need for vengeance and acceptance of his destiny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElectra –\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Grief-stricken after the murder of her father Agamemnon, Electra is consumed by a desire for revenge. When her brother, Orestes, returns, Electra's fury explodes without mercy, leading to a bloody and terrifying conclusion. This classic tale of power and revenge was adapted by award-winning playwright Frank McGuinness, and features music by PJ Harvey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith star casts including \u003cb\u003eFiona Shaw, Kenneth Cranham, Brendan Gleeson, Jude Akuwudike, Kristin Scott Thomas, Stephen Rea and Diana Quick\u003c\/b\u003e, these gripping dramas share Sophocles’ complex tales of love, honour and betrayal for a modern-day audience, enabling us to see these ancient Greek tragedies through fresh eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast and Credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Thebans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Lynch, Fiona Shaw, Michael Feast, Kenneth Cranham, Nadine Marshall, Vinette Robinson, Jude Akuwudike, William Ash, Adrian Bower, Russell Dixon, Brigit Forsyth, Deborah McAndrew, James Nickerson, Sarah Parks, Stuart Richman, and Declan Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTranslated and adapted by Timberlake Wertenbaker\u003cbr\u003eProduced and directed by Nadia Molinari\u003cbr\u003eSinger\/Oboist: Belinda Sykes\u003cbr\u003ePercussionist: Martin Allen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 3, 10 Dec 2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cure at Troy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStephen Rea, Brendan Gleeson, Ian McElhinney, Anna Healy, Lalor Roddy, John Hewitt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdapted by Seamus Heaney\u003cbr\u003eDirected by Pam Brighton\u003cbr\u003eMusic: Donal Lunny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 3, 1 Sep 1991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElectra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter Wight, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Julia Dearden, Golda Rosheuvel, Thalissa Teixeia, Liz White, Diana Quick, Tyrone Huggins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdapted by Frank McGuinness\u003cbr\u003eDirected by Ian Rickson\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Nadia Molinari\u003cbr\u003eCo-produced by The Old Vic and Sonia Friedman Productions\u003cbr\u003eMusic composed by PJ Harvey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst broadcast BBC Radio 3, 8 Mar 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. 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