by Aristophanes
Part of our 2017-18 Striking Conversations Theater Season
The original burlesque comedy about
just wanting to live in peace!
A hit since 411 B.C., this social spoof offers a surprisingly contemporary take on anti-war sentiment and the creative spirit. The comedy glorifies the power of women in the face of battle, and playwright Nicholas Rudall’s new translation captures the splendid variety of Aristophanes’ astute theatricality and poetic wit.
Athens and Sparta have been at war for years with no end in sight. Peace-loving Lysistrata has a solution – she unites the women of both city-states to withhold sexual relations to encourage their soldiers to come to their senses. Putting the plan into action, however, proves more difficult and hilarious than anyone imagined. This production contains mature comedic content and language.
Nicholas Rudall says of the play, “What the women are saying is, ‘We will produce no more children for men to use as the fodder of war.’ This is a play about fertility and survival, rather than sex, frustration, and gratification.”
Be prepared to laugh! Without apology, this production contains zestfully mature comedic content and language.
Performances:
Friday, June 22, 2018 at 7:30pm (Opening Night Reception)
Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 7:30pm
Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 7:30pm (Pre-show Discussion at 7:00)
Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 7:30pm
Friday, June 29, 2018 at 7:30pm*
Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 7:30pm
- The Guild is offering ASL translation for the June 29th performance with advance notice to the office no later June 8th: 507-645-8877 or theater@northfieldartsguild.org
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield
(The show was previously slated for Central Park, but all performances have been moved to the theater.)
