The Odyssey
Odysseus, the famous hero and Lord of Ithaca, returns to his home after 20 years. But what welcome can he expect?
It is the evening before his wife, Penelope, will choose a new husband and she is suspicious of this new stranger. If he is her long-lost husband, where has he been for so long?
Can he, with a little divine intervention, convince her of his identity and continued affection before it’s too late?
Returning after its successful premier in 2021, our adaptation interweaves modern translations and original dialogue with text from the the 1725 poetical translation of The Odyssey by Alexander Pope.
Classic yet accessible, this musical adaptation touches on many of the universal themes of the tale, in particular loss, identity, like-mindedness and homecoming. This production is an introduction to this epic tale and, we hope, will spark a curiosity in the original!
Please read this important information about events at Trebah:
- Doors will open 1 hour before the performance to allow time for you to explore the garden, have a picnic or just leisurely make your way to the amphitheatre to take your seat.
- Doors will close 15 minutes after the start time of the performance.
- This event takes place in our open-air amphitheatre and we are used to the Cornish weather! Outdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions, so please bring a coat!
- Please allow 20 minutes before the performance starts to walk to the amphitheatre.
- With tiered seating and plenty of leg room, there’s no need to bring your own chairs (but a cushion is a good idea). Please be aware, that seating is unreserved.
- A number of cushioned seats with back supports are available at the amphitheatre on a first-come-first-served basis.
- For large parties and groups, please arrive in plenty of time if you would like seats together.
- Due to the topography of the garden there is limited access to the amphitheatre, which may not be suitable for all types of mobility vehicles. We will do everything we can to make sure you can see the show but please call us on 01326 252205 before booking to discuss.
- For accessibility/carer tickets, please call 01326 252205.
- Our only toilets are within the Visitor Centre at the top of the garden. Although many of our paths are lit, it is advisable to bring a torch with you.
- Free parking is available for all events.
- Trebah loves dogs but unfortunately they are unable to attend live performance events.
- We have a pop-up bar selling alcoholic and soft drinks. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and food to the event.
