Medea's character defines dichotomy; a woman wronged by her husband, Jason, having helped him and saved his life, sympathised with, felt for and pitied by the Chorus and characters in the play. Yet also this grand daughter of Helios, demi-goddess and 'pharmakon' - a pharmacist/witch kills her own children to avenge her husband. The scene is set for an intense and intriguing play... and as such Director John J Taylor wonders in his 2006 programme why this is the first time that this play has been performed at Bradfield?

Due to the intensity of the role, Medea was shared by Zara Farrar (J), Emily-Ann Cheese (K) and Megan Stodel (I), Ben Baxter (E) was Jason, The Nurse was Tory Bogue, Medea's children Charlie Bull (FL) and Jack Wetherall (AL), Tutor Allum Gore (C), Creon Jon Butcher (D), Aegeus Will Howell (F), Messengers Jack Blackburn (D) and James Bailey (H). The Chorus was led by Alex Clements (F) and Felicity Brienze (ML) and filled by Jack Coleby (F), Emily Dave (M), Sophie Evers (M), Rasheeda Farage (M), Emaily Fawthorp (M), Liam Hess (GL), Joe Jones (C) and Georgia Rose (ML).

The stage dressing was as ever ingenius - and beyond the budget of the current climate - with the Greek Theatre filled with sand and even water... a scene to witness indeed!

John J Taylor's interpretation of Medea is deemed a success and Major Piers de Bernieres Smart (D 38-42), invited to write a review, throughly enjoyed the production;

'I was enthralled by what I saw and learned. My wife, how is not a Greek scholar either, shares my feelings about it. John Taylor and his entire Medea team deserve thanks for this fine production of this ancient plan with strong relevance to modern times, It was excellent entertainment and i am naive enough to believe that a prime function of the theatre is to entertain, in the widest sense of the word. I am glad I was in the Greek Theatre once more for a memorable evening'

Read the full review of the 2006 production in the Bradfield Digital Archive.

The Nic Saunder's cast of 2026 are excited to share their interpretation of the characters, who will secure our sympathies in this production, theduplicitous Jason or vengeful Medea?

Join us in the Greek Theatre to find out...

Opening Night: Sunday 21 June at 8pm

Monday 22 June at 8pm

Tuesday 23 June; 2pm Matinee and 8pm Finale

Bookings open through Bradfield Ticketsource