A GREEK TRAGEDY 'OEDIPUS REX/THE KING' Drama -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2018 -- Written By: Sophocles and adapted by Loucas Loizou Directed By: Loucas Loizou Sophocle's 2500 year old Tragedy remains the BEST PLOT of all times! Prior to the start of Oedipus Rex, Oedipus has become the king of Thebes while unwittingly fulfilling a prophecy that he would kill his father, Laius (the previous king), and marry his mother, Jocasta (whom Oedipus took as his queen after solving the riddle of the Sphinx). In Loucas Loizou's adaptation there are three main characters appearing. The priest representing the chorus who tells of the story with a monologue and five original songs especially written with lyrics emphasizing the story. The songs are performed with classical guitar accompaniment. The second character is the blind prophet Tiresias with a long monologue. The third character is the blinded Oedipus. Approx. Running Time: 60 minutes Suitable for ages: Everybody Performance Dates: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2018 -- 17 February - 18 March 10 performances Various times and venues. Venue: Adina Treasury Tunnels - Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury 2 Flinders St , Adelaide , SA, 5000 17 Feb, 9-10 Mar at 6.45pm Upstairs Function Room - The British Hotel Port Adelaide 13 North Pde, Port Adelaide, SA, 5015 23-24 Feb at 6.15pm Gallery Room - National Wine Centre Cnr Hackney Rd & Botanic Rd, Adelaide , SA, 5000 28 Feb at 6pm and 4 Mar 8.30pm Fedora's Restaurant - Hilton Hotel 264 South Rd, Hilton, SA, 5033 16-18 Mar at 5pm Bookings: -- Note this is an archived listing for performances in the year 2018 -- FringeTix 1300 621 255 Pricing: Adults $25/concession $20/ family $60