Greek mythology may be comprised of gods, goddesses, and monsters, but a lot of retellings are seriously relatable, and make ...

Perfect for fans of The Odyssey, Atwood’s rendition follows Penelope, the witty wife of the infamous Odysseus, through a stunning feminist take of mythology with a modern twist.  When Odysseus leaves ...

York Theatre Royal will present The Penelopiad, Margaret Atwood’s reimagining of Homer’s The Odyssey, offering a fresh perspective from Penelope’s viewpoint.

York Theatre Royal has announced a new production of The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood, adapted from her novella of the same name. The production marks the first major UK revival of the stage version ...

“The Odyssey” is a story that has been told many times, rewritten throughout history to remark on the brave and treacherous exploits of the Greek hero Odysseus. The hero’s wife, Penelope, is looked ...

Margaret Atwood’s play, The Penelopiad, is a fascinating glimpse into an oft overlooked character. The book of the same name was published in 2005 as part of the Canongate Myth Series, in which ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A feminist retelling of Homer's "The Odyssey" is hitting the stage now at the Goodman Theatre. Goodman Artistic Director Susan V. Booth makes her directorial debut with the opening of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A classic story –with a modern twist. ‘The ...

Goodman Theatre’s Chicago premiere of “The Penelopiad” commences with a resounding thwack from a large sack dropping onto the stage. It is the first of several startling moments in artistic director ...

In stark contrast with Helen, whose mere visage sent people bananas, the Homeric character known as Penelope was a paragon of spousal virtue and patience. But, as Book 22 of “The Odyssey” recounts, ...

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