Overview
Synopsis
A rags-to-riches story full of sarcasm and scatological humor, Greek follows Eddy as he voyages beyond his home in the East End of London to find love, wealth, and his true identity. Steven Berkoff’s Greek is a modern, punk recreation of Oedipus Rex, featuring lots of Cockney slang, adult language, and scenes of a sexual nature. In Greek, London is the new Thebes; full of riots, filth, decay, football mania, and post-pub depression. Under Margaret Thatcher’s rule, London is suffering from a social plague, eating away at the heart of the nation and Eddy is on a journey to rid his personal life and London of a curse. Greek is a visceral, comedic love story which will have you laughing from start to finish.
Show Information
- Book
- Steven Berkoff
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Adapted from the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Mature Audiences (M)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1980
- Genres
- Comedy
- Settings
- Period, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- England, 1980s
- Cast Size
- medium
- Licensor
- Concord Theatricals
- Ideal For
- Star Vehicle Male, Regional Theatre, Professional Theatre, Mature Audiences, College/University, Community Theatre, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
Non-singer |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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Videos
Quizzes
Themes, Symbols & Motifs
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Guide Written By:
Emma Houlahan
Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.