THE BACCHAE: a theatre performance at Cromarty Hall

An outcast god. A powerless king. A mother who kills her only son.

Glasgow's acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the myth of Dionysos: an epic of rejection, vengeance and rebirth told through story, dance and ancient song.

Written and performed by Ewan Downie, The Bacchae blurs the lines between binaries: human and animal, male and female, victim and perpetrator, and takes us on a transformative journey from repression and denial to renewal and release. A hymn of rebirth for our shattered selves.

The Bacchae premiered at The Barn in Aberdeenshire and The Byre Theatre in St Andrews in Autumn 2023, and then ran to great success at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025. Now, it tours Scotland-wide in Spring 2026. Don't miss this chance to see this epic, critically acclaimed performance.

“truly sensational” – ★★★★★ EdFest Magazine

“richly, writhingly poetic ... an impressively physical performance” – ★★★★ The Stage

“A stripped back, lyrical retelling ... a thing of beauty” – ★★★★ The List

“the beauty of the lyricism matches the dramatic narrative perfectly ... an impressive piece of work” – ★★★★ Snack Magazine

“Ewan Downie channels Dionysos with a raw, ritualistic intensity ... It’s fearless.”–★★★★ Corr Blimey

“captivating … holds a timeless element, as if as an audience member you are truly witnessing an ancient Greek performance.” – ★★★★ The Student

“gripping” – The Observer