"I have a scream I have to let out. I want the world to hear it."
The reviews are in for Queens of Syria an extraordinary modern retelling of Euripides’ Trojan Women by a group of Syrian women. Take a look below to see what critics make of the show.
★★★★★
"A raw reminder of our common humanity, hitting an extraordinary pitch of intensity"
The Times - read the full review here.
★★★★
"A terribly moving show for theatregoers but, most importantly, for members of the human race"
The Evening Standard - read the full review here.
★★★★
"An eloquent re-working of an ancient text - intense, compelling and humbling"
The Independent - read the full review here.
★★★★
"It’s a piece full of pain and longing —but there is icy, humbling rage here too"
Financial Times - read the full review here.
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Queens of Syria runs at the Young Vic now until 9 July and then goes on a UK tour. More info below:
11 - 12 July 2016
The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
13 - 14 July 2016
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Gardner Centre Road Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RA
15 - 16 July 2016
Everyman Playhouse, 5-11 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BH
18 July 2016
West Yorkshire Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UP
19 - 20 July 2016
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU
21 July 2016
Assembly Rooms, 40 North Bailey, Durham, DH1 3ET
24 July 2016
New London Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW
