Iphigenia and the Furies (On Taurian Land) &Antigone:

From the author oftracecomes two adaptations that transport mythological stories from Ancient Greece to modern-day civilizations. Led by people of colour, these darkly comedic plays depict recognizable plights for justice.

Iphigenia and the Furies (On Taurian Land)highlights the repetition of hate and colonialism that occur in ancient myths through a mischievous lens. Since Iphigenia was rescued from the sacrificial altar, she has served as a high priestess to the goddess Artemis on Tauros, where she in turn is to sacrifice any foreigners who try to enter. When she discovers that an exiled prisoner is her brother, they together plot their escape, but are soon confronted by a force beyond their control.

Antigone:is set against the backdrop of the Hong Kong Umbrella Movement and Tiananmen Square Massacre protests. When citizens challenge a state's traditional doctrine, the ruling family is divided between their own interests and those of its citizens. After brothers Neikes and Teo kill each other in the protests, their sister Antigone defies her father's orders to retrieve Neikes's body, causing the governmentand what's left of their familyto reach a reckoning. (From Playwrights Canada Press)

Iphigenia and the Furies (On Taurian Land)andAntigone: is a finalist forthe 2022 Governor General's Literary Award for drama. The winner will be announced on Nov. 16, 2022.

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Ho Ka Kei / Jeff Ho is a Toronto-based theatre artist, originally from Hong Kong. His works includeIphigenia and the Furies (On Taurian Land),Antigone: , andtrace.