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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.

Please note: due to the conversion there is unfortunately no wheelchair access for audience members during this show. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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

Actor Jude Rogers

Actor Ava Godfrey

actor Liv De Pury

Actor Oliver Mason

Actor Rishi Bhardwaj

Actor seth cullerne bown

Actor Orla Kinniburgh

Actor Lily Dickie

Actor Gabriella Murphy

Actor Ben Fisher Russell

Actor Hattie Foden-Ellis

Actor Noor Bashir

Actor Jess Kaijaks

actor Az Palta

Actor Mollie Macfadyen

Actor Noah Geller

Assistant Director Ella Reid AGAIN

Assistant Producer May Kusnirova

Assistant Producer Roni Sharp

Costume Assistant Rhodd Friswell

Costume Assistant Danby Lee

Costume Manager Apsara Shah

Deputy Conversion Therapist Non Steel

Director Benjamin Freckelton

Head Conversion Therapist Louis Taylor

Lighting Assistant Scarlett Guang

Lighting Assistant Adryan Schwartz

Lighting Assistant Dorian Toms

Lighting Designer / Tech Manager Kiran Mukherjee

Producer James Harvey

Set Assistant Lou Limpenny

Set Assistant Zoe Jones

Set Assistant Amelie Hildebrandt

Set Assistant Edie Mayhew-Smith

Set Assistant Madeleine McQuilling

Set Assistant Alex Kerr

Set Assistant Charles Leung

Set Assistant Isla Duffy

Set Assistant Audrey Nicholls

Set Assistant Caitlin Wood

Set Assistant Ved Sanyal

Set Manager Ava Ausman

Set Manager Ava Tumblety

sound 'assistant' Maysan Abdidayim

Sound Designer Aaron Rashid

Stage Assistant Elspeth Frith

Stage Assistant Lauryn McGuire

Stage Assistant Meri Suonenlahti

Stage Manager Morgan Hazelip

Welfare Em Leites McPherson

Writer Robbie Morris

Writer Rose Sarafilovic

Writer Salvador Kent

Writer Freya McCall

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