Iphigenia in Splott

Winner of Best New Play, 2015 UK Theatre Awards

Stumbling down Clifton Street at 11:30am drunk, Effie is the kind of girl you'd avoid eye contact with, silently passing judgement. We think we know her, but we don't know the half of it. Effie's life spirals through a mess of drink, drugs and drama every night, and a hangover worse than death the next day, till one night gives her the chance to be something more…

Following its recent acclaimed London revival, Black Treacle Theatre presents a new production of Gary Owen's powerful adaptation of the enduring Greek myth, which drives home the high price people pay for society's shortcomings.

“A shattering modern classic that distils all our troubles” The Guardian

“Ferocious, theatrical poetry” The Telegraph

Estimated running time: 1 hours 15 minutes
Recommended age: 15+
Contains references to child loss, alcohol, drugs, sexual situations, and uses strong language throughout
Please note, latecomers will not be admitted
An amateur production, presented by arrangement with Curtis Brown