It was the tenth year of the siege of Troy, the year that Calchas, the soothsayer, had predicted that the city would fall.” Paris of Troy chose Aphrodite the Goddess of Love as the fairest of all and gained Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, as his reward. However Helen’s furious husband, determined to get her back, assembled a fleet of a thousand ships, sailed to Troy and laid siege to the city. Now, all the mightiest Princes of Ancient Greece are camped before Troy's high walls in their black, beached ships...
Award-winning story teller Clare Goodall and historical musician Lizzie Gutteridge combine forces to bring you an epic tale of love, tragedy and loss in an energetic and punchy adaptation, where the characters come to life even if that life then ends brutally in bloodshed. Atmospheric musical accompaniment adds to the impact, with a mixture of ancient Greek music and improvisation on aulos (ancient double pipes) an lyres.
This is the epic that everyone had heard of but few have read. This musical adaptation brings it to life, showing why it's been so well known for 3,000 years, and how it deals with issues that are still relevant today.
This event is held in St Nicholas Church. Dating back to the 800's, St Nicholas is built almost entirely of repurposed Roman rubble and is a remarkable survival of pre-conquest architecture, being the oldest church in Leicester, and one of the 10 oldest in the UK.
Join us for a wonderful evening of music, and step back in time.
Though the money you spend on tickets goes to support St Nicholas Church and keep this ancient building open and alive, we don't want anyone to be priced out of good art, so there is no 'proof' required for you to purchase a concession ticket. If you can't afford to pay full price, for whatever reason, that ticket is for you!
Tickets will also be available to purchase on the doors.
Children under 12 go free.
Best parking for this event is at the Highcross John Lewis, which is just £2.50 after 5pm.
