On the streets of north London, Eddy, a modern-day Oedipus, dreams of a better life. After hearing a fortune teller’s disturbing prediction, he resolves at all costs to avoid shagging his own mum. But sure enough he finds himself in the prophetically maternal arms of an East End café manager and the very incestuous bed he sought to avoid.
In this in-your-face operatic retelling of the Oedipus tale, composer Mark-Anthony Turnage (Anna Nicole, 2013 Next Wave) transports Sophocles to an apocalyptic 1980s London, plagued by police violence, racism, and socioeconomic decay.
Cleverly combining cockney-accented profanity and irreverent drama with Turnage’s audacious score and an outstanding four-person cast, Greek is an incisive, brash contemporary statement on fate and family.
Part of the Next Wave Festival 2018
Co-produced by Opera Ventures and Scottish Opera
Show Finder
Greek
First Preview: Dec 3, 2018
Opening Date: Dec 3, 2018
Closing Date: Dec 9, 2018
Running Time: 01:20
https://www.bam.org/opera/2018/greek?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_content=greek-promo3-20
Playing @
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: English with English titles
Performance Schedule
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM
Music
- Mark-Anthony Turnage
Book
- Steven Berkoff from his play Greek - adapted by Mark-Anthony Turnage and Jonathan Moore
Director
- Joe Hill-Gibbins
- Conductor - Stuart Stratford
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$35.00 - $120.00
Video
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Six locations: Three areas in rear orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each. -
Seating
The Opera House seats 2,086.Orchestra level of Opera House on main level, directly off lobby. -
Elevator\Escalator
Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. Braille lettering. -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front. -
Parking
Ashland Place. -
Entrance
Six steps up from street into main lobby. One handrail.Alternate entrance: Saint Felix St. Unmarked. Ramp (1.5" lip) into main lobby. Double doors (heavy). Security will assist. -
Box Office
Main lobby. Counters 49". -
Restroom
Rear of orchestra. Door 29". Stall door 31". Commode 17.5". Grab bars. -
Water Fountain
Main lobby. Spout 35". -
Telephone
Main lobby to right of alternate entrance. Cord 27". -
Assisted Listening System
Yes. -
Visual Assistance
None.
