Theseus & Ariadne
A full-length musical based on the Greek myth of Theseus & the minotaur.
Completed in 2021, featuring a large cast, plenty of catchy songs, chorus numbers and opportunities for dance, Theseus & Ariadne tells this classic tale of adventure in an exciting and light-hearted way.
Themes: slavery, adventure, revenge, good/bad monarchs, the ancient world (Athens and Crete), parent/child relationships.
Cast of about 30 (flexible). Suitable for young performers/schools.
Length – 2 hours (with interval)
Script, score and demo songs available for hire or perusal
Theseus & Ariadne is an excellent choice for schools and colleges. The characters and story are really engaging and provide excellent opportunities for different talents and abilities to shine.
Without doubt it was the musical numbers that really wowed the audience and that the students loved to perform. They are West End standard, and so catchy that everyone was singing them for weeks.
Jo Sheehy (Theseus & Ariadne Producer, St. Michael’s Catholic Grammar School)
Read more and listen to selected songs from Theseus & Ariadne here.
Photos from 2022 School Production
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