Helen of Troy - Directed by Greg Carroll

Helen of Troy was a stage production drawn from Euripedes ancient Greek drama and presented at The Stork Theatre. The play suggests that Helen never arrived in Troy, but absconded to Egypt during the events of the Trojan War. Helens true husband Menelaus arrives in Egypt and pursues her with the hope of escaping Egypt with her. The Egyptian King Theoclymenus is promised to Helen, and is furious when Helen's escape is revealed. The Stork Theatre is a highly regarded independent theatre in Melbourne. It has a longstanding commitment to innovative translations and new productions which have contributed to the innovation of the local theatre scene. Helen of Troy demonstrates Corrigan's ongoing support of The Stork's. The theatre and costumes questioned the relevance of the plays themes to the current contemporary climate of international warfare. In doing so it revelled in the comedic and tragic consequences of the uselessness of war. The performance distinguished itself by increasing an awareness of the role theatre can play in contemporary society.