Malta’s National Theatre presents this modern adaptation of the Greek classic by tragedian Euripides dating back almost 2,500 years ago. The 2014 critically acclaimed revision by British playwright, Ben Power, reframes Medea’s portrayal in a more relatable manner, as a woman who desperately attempts to take control of her life following the betrayal of her husband. Bettina Paris’ direction introduces a local familiarity to the modernised revision, highlighting themes of community, family, migration, betrayal and retribution for Maltese audiences to relate to.

Medea - Rebecca Camilleri

Jason - Nathan Brimmer

Nurse - Sandie Von Brockdorff

Kreon - Mikhail Basmadjian

Aegeus - Philip Leone Ganado

Jason’s Attendant - Alex Weenink

Chorus - Simone Spiteri, Chantelle Micallef Grimaud, Victor Debono, Myron Ellul, Ann-Marie Buckle

Boys - Matthias Zarb, Andre Theuma

Photos by Christine J. Muscat Azzopardi

“The interplay of social acceptance and otherness was rendered starkly – a dichotomous society willing to include Medea when it suited their agenda, but quick to ostracise her. ★★★★★. ”

Times of Malta

Video by Anthony Mizzi