7 March - 22 March

New Ghosts Theatre Company presents

IPHIGENIA IN SPLOTT

Written by Gary Owen

Directed by Lucy Clements

“What gets me through is knowing I took this pain, and saved all of you from suffering the same.”

Stumbling down Clifton Street at 11:30am drunk, Effie is the kind of girl you’d avoid eye contact with, silently passing judgement. We think we know her, but we don’t know the half of it. Effie’s life spirals through a mess of drink, drugs and drama every night, and a hangover worse than death the next day – till one night gives her the chance to be something more.

Inspired by the enduring Greek myth, the long-awaited return of this ★★★★★ “must see” New Ghosts Theatre Company production of Iphigenia in Splott drives home the high price people pay for society’s shortcomings. Meg Clarke as Effie will break your heart.

“So much more could be said about this stunning show but it is best you discover all the jewel-like moments yourself. It is a must see. I doubt you will see anything better for a long time.” ★★★★★ - Theatre Now | “Hostile, combative, raucously funny and wrenchingly sad...Put simply, [Meg Clarke] is brilliant in the role” ★★★★ - Audrey Journal

Cast and Creative Team

Producing Company: New Ghosts Theatre Company

Playwright: Gary Owen

Director: Lucy Clements

Producer: Emma Wright

Set & Costume Designer: Angela Doherty

Set & Costume Realiser: Geita Goarin

Sound Designer & Composer: Chrysoulla Markoulli

Stage Manager: Oscar Ali

Set Builder: James Smithers

Cultural Consultant: Jane Angharad

Assistant Sound Designer: Johnny Yang

Cast (of 1): Meg Clarke

This listing is updated as cast/creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are changes to the team.

Dates + Ticketing

Season: 7 March - 22 March (previews 7/03 & 8/03, opening night 9/03)

Times: Tues-Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun 5pm

Ticket Prices:

  • Previews & Cheap Tuesday: $38.50 + booking fee

  • Adult: $49.50-82.50 + booking fee

  • Concession: $39.50-60.50 + booking fee

Approximate Run Time: 85 minutes

Content Warnings: Strong language, descriptions of violence, sexual references, sensitive subject matter including neonatal loss

Note: ticketing for Mainstage productions at the Old Fitz Theatre operate on a Dynamic Pricing model. This system means prices increase in line with audience demand (determined by capacity targets), and ensures we are able to provide cheaper tickets for a period whilst also making sure artists - who are often contracted on a profit share basis - get paid. In the interest of full transparency, the structure of the model can be viewed in full on our Welcome page. Concession tickets will never exceed $60.50, and previews and Cheap Tuesday’s will be capped at $38.50 and will not scale.