In the run up to our 41st Bradfield Greek Play this summer, Oedipus The King, we take a look back at our earlier performances.

Oedipus Tyrannus was first performed in the Greek Theatre in 1937. Remarking on its introduction to the Bradfield cycle, Producer Cecil Bellamy wrote in his programme notes:

“In the long history of Bradfield Greek Plays no production of the Oedipus Tyrannus has been given until this year. It has been felt for some time that this, probably the greatest tragedy of all time, should be presented in this theatre. We have all felt the magnitude of the task which we have undertaken. How far the experiment of including this play in the Bradfield cycle is a success will be for our audiences to say, and we can only hope that we have succeeded in presenting the play to them in such a way as to enable them to realize its beauty and greatness.”

To read this article in full on the College website please see the link here

Why not join us for the Greek Play this summer in Greeker. Tickets are available here