+353 Presents: The Revenger's Tragedy

Two men at odds- a grieving everyman seeking vengeance, and the lustful son of the Duke, journey through their private and public relationships with revenge, lust, and shame. We follow protagonist and antagonist Vindice and Lussurioso through this chopped and screwed version of Thomas Middleton’s 1606 play.     

In a world where words are weapons and bodies are weaponised, this reimagining acts as an exploration into often self-imploding masculine ideologies of revenge through the lens of drill culture, existing at the intersections of Hip-hop and theatre. Scored by drill beats and a live orchestra, the music aims to create a new and unique world, experimenting with the trappings of drill beats: sliding 808’s, floor shaking drums and hi- hats, combined with live orchestral instruments.

Funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon & Dublin City Council. Developed at Dublin Fringe Festival Studios, Mermaid Arts Centre & axis Ballymun. Supported by THISISPOPBABY, Fishamble: The New Play Company, Droichead Arts Centre & Dublin Fringe Festival X field:arts. 

IMAGE: David Copeland