by Margaret Atwood
starring Meg Roe

September 21–October 9, 2010
Evenings at 7:30 / Matinees at 2:00
Presented in the thrust stage configuration.

Meg Roe (The Syringa Tree 2008, 2005) plus 10 Calgary actresses sweep you up in a totally unprecedented theatrical experience by literary icon Margaret Atwood.

Penelope’s maids are only a footnote in the story of The Odyssey. But who were those unknown women? And what is the cost of our actions, on family, fellows and innocent bystanders?

The play premiered at London’s Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa in 2007.

“ I have no issue saying that Penelopiad is one of the most lovingly crafted productions I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. Penelopiad is drawn with tenderness and love over a frame of feminine courage and strength. [...] You should see this show.”
— Wil Knoll, Avenue Magazine