Metamorphoses

New Voices Old Stories

Dates

Wednesday 25 February - Saturday 28 February 2026

Venue

Bedlam Theatre

Price

£7/8/10

Author

Benjamin Freckelton, James Harvey, Rose Sarafilovic, Robbie Morris, Salvador Kent, and Freya McCall

Description

Ovids’ METAMORPHOSES

A New Adaptation by Benjamin Freckelton, James Harvey, Rose Sarafilovic, Robbie Morris, Salvador Kent, and Freya McCall.

Inspired by the works of Ovid.

The House of Bacchus invites you to see a new telling of Ovid’s Epic Poem, set at the un-ending house party of existence. Follow characters you know and characters you don’t, from stories told thousands of times before, in new strange ways . The gods are gracious hosts if you play your cards right. Come join us in the water.

7:30pm 25-28th February. A Matinee at 2:30 on the 28th.

Running time: 135 minutes (including a 15 minute interval)

Latecomers will not be allowed entry.

Age rating: 16+

  • May contain frequent, severe adult language and references not appropriate for children (16+).
  • Contains frequent, moderate violence, including scenes that may be intense or frightening for children (16+).
  • Addresses adult content, such as violence and death, as well as references to sexuality and mild sexual situations (13+).

Content Warnings:

  • Violence
  • Blood
  • Death

Allusions to sexualized content, sexual assault and homophobia.

Technical warnings:

  • Strobing (flashing) lights
  • Sudden loud noises
  • Theatrical haze

Cast and Crew

Team

Assistant Producer Roni Sharp

Assistant Stage Manager Elspeth Frith

Costume Manager Apsara Shah

deputy conversion therapist Non Steel

Director Benjamin Freckelton

Head Conversion Therapist Louis Taylor

Producer James Harvey

Set Manager Ava Tumblety

Set Manager Ava Ausman

sound assistant Maysan Abdidayim

Sound Designer Aaron Rashid

Stage Manager Morgan Hazelip

Tech Manager / Lighting Designer Kiran Mukherjee

welfare Em Leites McPherson

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