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The Penelopiad
This episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is Hosted by Mark Wickett, and focuses solely on The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild's upcoming production of The Penelopiad, written by Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale. It features an Interview with the Director, Kristin Telfer, as well as Cast Members, Jane Ford (Penelope), Jessica Merrick (Helen of Troy), Miriam Cwiek (King Laertes) & Heather Crawford (Penelope's Naiad Mother), with some of the original musical score for this production, composed by Kristin Stefanoff, to set the tone.
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST -
MARK WICKETT
Mark has been working in Adelaide’s community and professional theatre for more than twenty years, much of it designing technical and creative solutions in video projection. Productions include: Les Misérables, Next to Normal and Oliver! For the last ten years, Mark has been directing corporate video and working with high schools in theatre and video, with productions including Matilda, The Book of Everything, and Where Words Once Were. Mark supports South Australia’s performing arts as a critic for Australia’s Stage Whispers Magazine and through serving on the Board of the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. He was Assistant Director for the Guild’s 2023 production of The Tempest, and directed The 39 Steps for them in 2024. Later this year, he will be Assistant Director to Lesley Reed for St. Jude’s production of Neighbourhood Watch.
STAGE WHISPERS ARTICLE
Click the link below to read Mark Wickett's Stage Whispers Article on the For the Love of Theatre Podcast.
https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/community-theatre/love-theatre-podcast
Actor and Director Olivia Jane Parker talks to Stage Whispers’ Mark Wickett about her role in promoting South Australian community theatre through a podcast.
THE PENELOPIAD
BY MARGARET ATWOOD
Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad is an adaptation of Homer's Illiad and Odyssey, told from the perspective of Odysseus' wife Penelope.
Penelope tells her story from the afterlife, from her miraculous birth to her marriage to the wily Odysseus. Her life shaters when cousin Helen runs off with a foreign prince, sparking war. Odysseus departs, leaving Penelope alone to navigate a world of uncertainty. As years pass, suitors descend, eager for her wealth and hand. With few option, Penelope turns to her loyal maids, waiting for a husband who may never return.
These maids are also with Penelope in the afterlife, to participate in her telling of the events of her life .. and to remind her of the role she played in the ending to theirs.
Content Warning: stylised sexual violence and mild coorse language.
SEASON
23RD MAY - 1ST JUNE 2025
including 4 matinees and 1twilight performance with Q&A.
TICKETS
AIl Concession cards accepted including Pensioners and Students
Companion cards acepted, please email [email protected]
www.trybooking.com/CXIL
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday 23 May at 7:30pm
Saturday 24 May at 3pm
Sunday 25 May at 3pm
Wednesday 28 May at 6:30pm
(with post-show Q&A)
Thursday 29 May at 7:30pm
Friday 30 May at 7:30pm
Saturday 31 May at 3pm
Sunday 1 June at 3pm
DURATION
Approximately 2 hours
VENUE
The Little Theatre The Cloisters, Victoria Drive, University of Adelaide.
It is encouraged to allow extra time for parking.
MUSIC
Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.
Original musical score for this production of The Penelopiad composed by Kristin Stefanoff.
If I Were a Princess
Oh Wily Odysseus
Weaving II
Dreamboat
#FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast #GuestHost #NewEpisodes #ComingSoon #AdelaideArts #CommunityTheatre #SouthAustralianArt #StageWhispers #FortheLoveofTheatre
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By Olivia Jane ParkerThis episode of For the Love of Theatre Podcast is Hosted by Mark Wickett, and focuses solely on The University of Adelaide Theatre Guild's upcoming production of The Penelopiad, written by Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale. It features an Interview with the Director, Kristin Telfer, as well as Cast Members, Jane Ford (Penelope), Jessica Merrick (Helen of Troy), Miriam Cwiek (King Laertes) & Heather Crawford (Penelope's Naiad Mother), with some of the original musical score for this production, composed by Kristin Stefanoff, to set the tone.
MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST -
MARK WICKETT
Mark has been working in Adelaide’s community and professional theatre for more than twenty years, much of it designing technical and creative solutions in video projection. Productions include: Les Misérables, Next to Normal and Oliver! For the last ten years, Mark has been directing corporate video and working with high schools in theatre and video, with productions including Matilda, The Book of Everything, and Where Words Once Were. Mark supports South Australia’s performing arts as a critic for Australia’s Stage Whispers Magazine and through serving on the Board of the University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. He was Assistant Director for the Guild’s 2023 production of The Tempest, and directed The 39 Steps for them in 2024. Later this year, he will be Assistant Director to Lesley Reed for St. Jude’s production of Neighbourhood Watch.
STAGE WHISPERS ARTICLE
Click the link below to read Mark Wickett's Stage Whispers Article on the For the Love of Theatre Podcast.
https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/community-theatre/love-theatre-podcast
Actor and Director Olivia Jane Parker talks to Stage Whispers’ Mark Wickett about her role in promoting South Australian community theatre through a podcast.
THE PENELOPIAD
BY MARGARET ATWOOD
Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad is an adaptation of Homer's Illiad and Odyssey, told from the perspective of Odysseus' wife Penelope.
Penelope tells her story from the afterlife, from her miraculous birth to her marriage to the wily Odysseus. Her life shaters when cousin Helen runs off with a foreign prince, sparking war. Odysseus departs, leaving Penelope alone to navigate a world of uncertainty. As years pass, suitors descend, eager for her wealth and hand. With few option, Penelope turns to her loyal maids, waiting for a husband who may never return.
These maids are also with Penelope in the afterlife, to participate in her telling of the events of her life .. and to remind her of the role she played in the ending to theirs.
Content Warning: stylised sexual violence and mild coorse language.
SEASON
23RD MAY - 1ST JUNE 2025
including 4 matinees and 1twilight performance with Q&A.
TICKETS
AIl Concession cards accepted including Pensioners and Students
Companion cards acepted, please email [email protected]
www.trybooking.com/CXIL
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday 23 May at 7:30pm
Saturday 24 May at 3pm
Sunday 25 May at 3pm
Wednesday 28 May at 6:30pm
(with post-show Q&A)
Thursday 29 May at 7:30pm
Friday 30 May at 7:30pm
Saturday 31 May at 3pm
Sunday 1 June at 3pm
DURATION
Approximately 2 hours
VENUE
The Little Theatre The Cloisters, Victoria Drive, University of Adelaide.
It is encouraged to allow extra time for parking.
MUSIC
Title Track For the Love of Theatre Podcast, Written & Performed by Ben Waller.
Original musical score for this production of The Penelopiad composed by Kristin Stefanoff.
If I Were a Princess
Oh Wily Odysseus
Weaving II
Dreamboat
#FortheLoveofTheatrePodcast #GuestHost #NewEpisodes #ComingSoon #AdelaideArts #CommunityTheatre #SouthAustralianArt #StageWhispers #FortheLoveofTheatre