Hecuba, a radio drama by Marina Carr [Rewatch ▷]

Derbhle Crotty

Solas Nua is proud to partner with RTÉ Drama on One to present Hecuba, a radio drama by Marina Carr, starring Derbhle Crotty in the title role. 

JOIN SOLAS NUA FOR A LISTENING PARTY OF MARINA CARR’S HECUBA

This event took place on

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 • 3PM ET / 8PM GMT

A post-show discussion will immediately follow the broadcast with celebrated Irish actor, Derbhle Crotty, moderated by Solas Nua’s Artistic Director of Theatre, Rex Daugherty.

ABOUT THE PLAY

Troy has fallen and the humiliated and bereaved, Hecuba, Trojan Queen wipes the blood of her slaughtered sons and grandsons off her body.  As more sacrifice is demanded, how much more could one woman be asked to bear?

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

Listeners are advised that the play contains strong language.

Derbhle Crotty stars as Hecuba with Declan Conlon as Agamemnon. Sound supervision by Gar Duffty, directed by Gorretti Slavin. The series producer of Drama on One is Kevin Reynolds. Special thanks to RTE Drama on One for the use of this radio play. 

The run time is 53 minutes.

Event will take place on Zoom. Tickets are free but require registration.


Related events