Wednesday, October 9

Tag: Hannah MacMillan

Malion – theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall
Scotland

Malion – theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall

The play was a sensational mix of modern and ancient theatre, transcending time and language that connects modern audiences and Greek theatre buffs alike. Speeches of Gods and Goddesses were spoken in verse. The use of verse displayed the play’s connections to traditional Greek theater. However, this was broken up with modern conversations and ideas that the everyday viewer could understand and connect with in one way or another. This in turn made the play more accessible to a wider audience. Created by Tired Horses Theatre, written by Joseph Meardon, directed by Mikael Phillips and assistant directed by Hannah MacMillan. The stage was transformed into an art studio that looked like it belonged in today’s society just as much as an ancient one. The play seemed to be along the lines ...