The Penelopiad — Women's Circus
An all-female adaptation of Margaret Atwood's mythical novella.
Overview
More than 30 female acrobats, aerialists, actors, musicians and singers will take the stage in the Women's Circus' production of The Penelopiad. Adapted from the novella of the same name by Margaret Atwood, the show will reimagine Homer's Odyssey from the perspective of Penelope. In doing so, it will shine a spotlight on the prevalence of violence against women in our culture, while giving a voice to those people who are so often rendered silent.
Running from November 22 to 27, the performance will also commemorate the 25 year anniversary of the Women's Circus, celebrating a quarter century of empowering, socially engaging productions for and by women across Melbourne.
A standard ticket will cost you $30, except on opening night. At $120, those are a little pricier. However, they do include dinner and drinks courtesy of Afrofeast Food Truck and Two Birds Brewing, plus pre-show entertainment from the women of Chaos Magnet and a post-show Q&A with the cast and crew.
