This Restless House

Presented by Cats in the Cupboard Productions

Zinnie Harris' reimagining of the Oresteia opens with Agamemnon sacrificing his daughter to the gods; an act which sets in motion a bloody cycle of revenge, counter-revenge and family destruction. When he in turn is killed at the hands of his wife Clytemnestra, their daughter Electra takes up the mantle of avenging her father, continuing the bloodshed until she too must flee the furies that hold her captive until peace is ultimately found in the rule of law.

Zinnie Harris reimagines this ancient drama, using a contemporary sensibility to rework the stories, placing the women in the centre, reminding us that history will always have untold stories of those who lurk in the shadows.

After several critically acclaimed productions, including the touring production of Secret Girl Stuff that received multiple award nominations as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival 2024, Newcastle based production company Cats in the Cupboard Productions are proud to bring the Australian debut of this award winning production to the Newcastle stage.

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Recommended for ages 12+. This performance contains depictions of violence, explicit language and discussions of mental health. 

Running time 2 hours and 30 minutes, plus 20 minute interval.