Abstract
Agamemnon was written by Steven Berkoff, directed by Kim Hardwick and performed by CSU 2nd year Acting for Screen and Stage students on 21st to 25th Septmeber 2010 at the Theatrette, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga. A synopsis; Prior to sailing off to war against Troy, Agamemnon who has angered a Goddess, sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia so that the seas will be calm. While he is in Troy, his wife Clytemnestra, angered and betrayed by the sacrificing of Iphigenia, starts an affair with Aegisthus. When Agamemnon returns home he brings with him the prophetess Cassandra. Bent on revenge Clytemnestra brutally murders Agamemnon and Cassandra and continues to rule with Aegisthus by her side.21st-25t September 2010
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | The Theatrette, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga NSW Australia |
Publisher | Charles Sturt University Theatre Ensemble |
Size | Full length play; 21 - 25 September 2010 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |