About the Show

Zinnie Harris' reimagining of the Oresteia opens with Agamemnon sacrificing his daughter to the gods; an act which sets in motion a bloody cycle of revenge, counter-revenge and family destruction. When he in turn is killed at the hands of his wife Clytemnestra, their daughter Electra takes up the mantle of avenging her father, continuing the bloodshed until she too must flee the furies that hold her captive until peace is ultimately found in the rule of law. Zinnie Harris reimagines this ancient drama, using a contemporary sensibility to rework the stories, placing the women in the centre, reminding us that history will always have untold stories of those who lurk in the shadows.

Location

Newcastle Civic Playhouse

Dates & Times

Wednesday 15 October, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thursday 16 October, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Friday 17 October, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Saturday 18 October, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Saturday 18 October, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Website

Visit the Cats in the Cupboard Productions website for further information - https://civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/what-s-on/all-shows/this-restless-house