The Odyssey

<p><em>It starts - like many stories - with a man.</em></p><p><em>A man leaving - heard that before?</em></p><p><em>A man going off to find his fortune.</em></p><p><em>A man going off to start a war.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Telemachus was just a baby when his dad Odysseus left to fight in the Trojan War. Now he's almost grown he sets off on a quest to find him, even if his mum is not convinced. Luckily he has the muses - and some great tunes - to guide him on his heroic journey.</p><p><br></p><p>Join Telemachus on an epic adventure through stormy seas and strange lands, filled with mystical creatures, dangerous monsters and enchanting sirens - plus two talking sheep - and discover what really makes a true hero.</p><p><br></p><p>This fun, musical re-telling of Homer's classic story <em>The Odyssey</em> is adapted by Nina Segal, with the original production directed by Jennifer Tang.</p><p><br></p><p>This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Unicorn Theatre in London, in March 2024.</p><p><br></p>