Oedipus Doesn't Live Here Anymore – Queensland Theatre Company

Overview

You've probably heard of Oedipus, the fellow from Greek mythology who killed his father and married his mother. He's been the butt of many jokes for centuries, and even has a psychological complex named after him. But, what if he lived today? And what if he was your next-door neighbour? What would he do, and how would you react?

Playwright Daniel Evans has wondered just that, and then turned his train of thought into a striking new work. He even won the 2014-15 Queensland Premier’s Drama Award for his efforts, and now you can judge his updated take on this classic tragedy for yourself.

Oedipus Doesn't Live Here Anymore follows the famed figure through the sleepy cul-de-sacs of modern Australia. One of the most infamous families in folklore becomes the most gossiped about family on the block, and audiences will be forced to reconsider not just the tale at the heart of it all but how today's communities tackle topics everyone would rather not talk about.