THE AENEID
by Dan Colley and the company
Virgil’s Aeneid is the myth of the Roman people from which they derived their identity and from which Augustus derived his divine authority. It tells the story of the people who left their burning home in Troy, to found Rome.
It’s not true, but it’s a good story.
Collapsing Horse’s Aeneid brings this ancient tale to life, with their brand of simple, theatrical magic. This selectively faithful adaptation is a celebration of myths and their complex relationship to the truth.
Reviews
“full of humour and colour…stunning”
– RTÉ
“Equal parts smart and whimsey”
– The Irish Times
“genuinely unique and welcoming piece of theatre”
– The Reviews Hub
Photograph by Ste Murray
Production
Premiered in September 2016 in Smock Alley Theatre as part of Tiger Dublin Fringe.
Developed at FRINGE LAB with the support of Tiger Dublin Fringe.
Developed as part of Theatre Artist in Residency programme with the Civic Theatre and with an Arts Council Project Award.
Cast
John Doran
Manus Halligan
Aoife Leonard
Maeve O’Mahony
Karl Quinn
Directed by Dan Colley
Writen by Dan Colley & the company
Produced by Kate Ferris & Matthew Smyth
Composer/Sound Designers Tom Lane + Dan Forde
Set & Lighting Designer Hanna Bowe
Costume Designer Katie Davenport
Dramaturg Carys D. Coburn
Object & Puppetry Creator Jack Nolan
Production Photographer Ste Murray
