Sophocles' Oedipus the King
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Award-winning Canberra company Greek Theatre Now presents Sophocles' Oedipus the King at the Saw Avenue Amphitheatre, May Drive & Saw Avenue, Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, WA 6005, King's Birthday long weekend 24-28 September 2026.Contemporary English translation. Widely considered the dramatic masterpiece of Greek theatre. Limited seating.
Thursday 24 September 2026: 10.30 am - schools and general public.
Friday 25 September 2026: 10.30 am - schools and general public.
Friday 25 September 2026: 1.30 pm - schools and general public.
Saturday 26 September 2026: 4 pm Sunset Performance - general public.
Sunday 27 September 2026: 2.30 pm - general public.
Monday King's Birthday public holiday 28 September 2026: 2.30 pm - general public.
"A masterpiece of Attic tragedy … perfect structure, intense dramatic irony and profound exploration of fate versus free will.”
"A prime example of excellent theatre" - Canberra Critics Circle
Show run time 100 mins. No interval. Toilets and parking next to theatre.
Please feel free to bring a rug, cushions, folding chairs, a sun hat, an umbrella, your own snacks.
100% refund if show cancelled due to bad weather, or ticket to an alternative performance, whatever is preferred.
Early Bird tickets now on sale.
Enjoy the show!
Dates
Thursday 24 September 2026 - Monday 28 September 2026 (UTC+08)Location
Saw Avenue Amphitheatre
May Drive & Saw Avenue, Kings Park & Botanic Garden WA 6005
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