Academy of Performing Arts presents

Oedipus DNA

If you have ever questioned the power given to us by developments like IVF, cloning, disease prediction and prognosis, stem cell research, euthanasia, genetic counselling, DNA sampling or forensics, you will be fascinated by the exploration of these topics through the microscope of this ancient myth. This modern adaptation of Sophocles’ classic play reframes the agonizing events of his drama into a relevant context for today.

Set in an imagined genetics laboratory, Oedipus DNA asks “if you could know everything about yourself, how much do you want to know?" Our cells are the new oracle. An uneasy truce exists between religion and science with the boundaries of scientific knowledge pushing forward rapidly.

Oedipus DNA maintains the harmony and unity of Sophocles, and loses none of his brilliant use of dramatic irony. Visually, Oedipus DNA pays homage to artists Damien Hirst, Matthew Barney and Patricia Piccinnini, and their aesthetic preoccupation with the scientific, the extravagant, the biotechnological, and the theatrical.

Director:   Naomi Edwards
Designer:   Andrew Bellchambers
Lighting Designer:   Michael Coe

When: Wednesday 30 July 8pm (preview)
            Thursday 31 July 8pm
            Friday 1 August 1pm & 8pm
            Saturday 2 August 8pm

Where: Alexander Theatre, Building 7, Clayton campus

Ticket prices: Adult $25, Senior $23, Concession (includes Centrelink card holder) $20, Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance $20, Monash Alumni & Staff $20, Group (6+) $20, Students $15, Monash Students $10, School Group (10+) $12 (one Teacher FREE every 10 students), Additional Teacher $15
All Preview tickets $15

Running Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes – No Interval

Bookings: Telephone on +61 3 9905 1111. For further information contact boxoffice@adm.monash.edu.au