Oedipus Loves You

by Simon Doyle and Gavin Quinn

A new work based on and inspired by the Oedipus the King plays of Seneca and Sophocles and the writings of Sigmund Freud.

A performance looking at the historical curiosity of the Oedipus Myth and its relevance for our anxious age, and the reflection of our own fears in Oedipus’ situation. It is an exploration of the violation of taboos in our society, which we observe almost every day but are unsure of reacting to at the moment of discovery of the truth. The project asks the question – are we still more interested in survival than truth, at this particular juncture of our evolutionary psychological state?

Directed by Gavin Quinn
Designed by Andrew Clancy
Lighting design by Aedín Cosgrove
Produced by Aoife White
Costume design by Helen McCusker
Sound design by Jimmy Eadie
Music by Gordon is a Mime

Original Cast:
Derrick Devine, Gina Moxley, Ned Dennehy, Ruth Negga, and Dylan Tighe

“Wonderful”
Time Out New York ****

“…approaches the sublime… the songs are first-rate ear candy”
Variety

“Listen carefully. Go see this show. It’s the future of theatre.”
Backstage.com New York

“Oedipus Rex? Perhaps. Oedipus Rocks? Definitely”
Village Voice

“… feels like the underground talking back to the establishment.”
The Guardian