Medea retold

Medea, the play considered to be one of the most gruesome Greek tragedies by Euripides, was performed by Shri Ram Centre Repertory on May 23 and 24 at Shri Ram Centre. 

Written and directed by Niloy Roy, the play presented a timeless reach through the contemporary treatment, with the story’s core essence maintained by psychological upheavals of <g data-gr-id="36">human</g> mind. The play imprints a 2,500-year-old plot upon the modern theatrical excellence.

The tragic action in Medea seems to fit today’s world as well as that of the mythological past. It speaks to our imaginations with incredible power.

The aptness of abstracts <g data-gr-id="33">were</g> balanced with the flow of this adaptation, where the script was tightened by continuous visual splendour. The 

different levels of emotions and psychological dominance <g data-gr-id="26">was</g> clearly devised through a workable 

stagecraft, using height and depth as elements. 

This innovative usage of stagecraft and supportive seamless light created a visual indulgence for <g data-gr-id="28">audience</g>, without holding back the intensity of the play.

Indeed, Medea’s situation bears a chilling resemblance to current research on maternal filicide. The actors had the opportunity in this adaptation to unleash different shades of emotions, some of which were always known to <g data-gr-id="37">us,</g> though ignored. 

This adaptation highlights modern societal values through impressive relevant scripting. The version of Medea shows this kind of tragedy explores the ultimate expressions of our fears that life will disappoint us. 

Euripides’s <g data-gr-id="32">Medea as adapted <g data-gr-id="30">aptly</g> for <g data-gr-id="31">Indian</g> audience</g> will be presented next in Shri Ram Centre’s Summer Festival on June 6 at Shri Ram Centre.