
Antigone
Antigone at Birmingham Rep
About the show
The Company, The Rep’s theatre ensemble for young adults present Antigone, a classic Greek Tragedy adapted by bestselling writer and poet Hollie McNish.
Born into tragedy, destined for defiance. When her brothers die fighting for Thebes, Antigone refuses to accept injustice and in defiance of Kings Creon, Antigone buries both of her brothers’ bodies, a choice she may pay for dearly. As the king tightens his grip on power, one woman’s act of love becomes a battle for truth, morality, and freedom.
In this striking new adaptation of Antigone, Hollie McNish reimagines Sophocles’ tragedy for our times, weaving her signature wit and warmth through a story of rebellion, love, and legacy.
Through The Company, this classic tale finds fresh resonance in a world still wrestling with power, conscience, and the courage to speak out.