Matthew Swan

Last week I successfully auditioned for a role in an intriguing take on Euripides’ Helen. It’s a modern English variation of this classic Greek drama and it will involve each of the cast members taking a crack at the principle roles. So you get several Helens and two or three Menelaus for your money. At any point I could be either Menelaus or a messenger or forming part of the chorus.

What I have read of the script so far is both affecting and very funny at the same time and it will be a real pleasure to perform. For me it’s another effort to engage with works other than Shakespeare.

Performances run from the 1st to the 4th of July at the Lace Market Theatre in Nottingham and will cost £9 at the most.

UPDATE:  I’ve just got back from rehearsing in Nottingham (9th May) and have found out that I am actually the only actor playing Menelaus, which is terrific as it will be my first leading role.  In this production it’s spelt Menelaos.  There will still be loads of Helens