In an attempt to escape their destiny in being all-too-widely recognised as the creators of some of the funniest, riotously surreal work of the last decade, Spymonkey turn their unique brand of inspired theatrical invention to the greatest of tragic tales in order to establish their legacy as the greatest tragic geniuses of their generation. Like Oedipus himself, however, they discover that eluding destiny is no mean feat.

‘‘REMARKABLE. POWERFUL. JOYFUL’’ The Times

Spymonkey’s hilariously inspired physical comedy combines with the playful storytelling verve of Kneehigh artistic director Emma Rice and writing partner Carl Grose to create an outrageous no-holds-barred subversion of the quintessential Greek tragedy. Inspired by Barbarella and a little bit of Bond, this is a tale of the ultimate dysfunctional family: a jealous father, a messed-up son, and one mother of a brilliant comedy.

‘‘BRILLIANT. RIOTOUS. SHOCKING. SPYMONKEY DELIVER’’ The Guardian

‘Joyously inventive retelling of the Oedipus legend’ Evening Standard CRITICS CHOICE 

‘A show stuffed with talent, and a true sense of tragedy.’ Scotsman

‘Riotous laughter. Funny but shocking. Spymonkey deliver’ The Guardian

‘The only scratching of your eyes you’ll be doing is to wipe away the tears of laughter.’ BroadwayWorld.com

‘Quite rare, quite wonderful, and not to be missed.’ Libby Purves, Theatrecat

‘So funny… Hellenic delirium’ Metro

‘Marvellously high-serious title song… Supremely witty costumes… Pulls off a major surprise’ Variety

‘An outrageous night of comedy… Hilariously tasteless’ British Theatre Guide

‘If there’s a funnier theatre company out there, I can’t think of it’ The Times

‘The clowning is, as always with this extraordinarily talented troupe, timed to perfection’ WhatsOnStage

‘Endlessly inventive’ The Stage

‘Eclectic, cheeky, audacious and very funny. A fabulous night out’ The Public Reviews