Antigone
The Company, The Rep’s theatre ensemble for young adults present Antigone, a classic Greek Tragedy adapted by bestselling writer and poet Hollie McNish.
Born into tragedy, destined for defiance.
When her brothers die fighting for Thebes, Antigone refuses to accept injustice and in defiance of Kings Creon, Antigone buries both of her brothers’ bodies, a choice she may pay for dearly. As the king tightens his grip on power, one woman’s act of love becomes a battle for truth, morality, and freedom.
In this striking new adaptation of Antigone, Hollie McNish reimagines Sophocles’ tragedy for our times, weaving her signature wit and warmth through a story of rebellion, love, and legacy.
Through The Company, this classic tale finds fresh resonance in a world still wrestling with power, conscience, and the courage to speak out.
Find out more about the rep rising 2026 festival
Priority Booking for Gold & Silver Rep Friends & Access Register opens:
Tue 18 Nov at 12 noon
Priority Booking for Bronze Rep Friends & 16 – 25 members opens:
Thu 20 Nov at 12 noon
Public Booking opens:
Fri 21 Nov at 12 noon
Venue
Presented by
The Company
Based on the play by
Sophocles
Adapted by
Hollie McNish
Price
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Access Performances
Both performances are captioned.
Running Time
Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including an interval.
Age Guidance
13+
Please note, no under 5s will be admitted into the auditorium.
Content Advice
Please note this performance contains some strong language, and themes of death and suicide.
About The Company
The Company is The Rep’s training ground for young adults. It is a highly competitive programme that aims to develop, challenge and nurture performers, preparing them to work professionally in theatre and the arts.
The Company performed a professional production of The Trials by Dawn King in partnership with the Donmar Warehouse and have performed as part of international theatre festivals.
Previous festival performances include Summer & Smoke, Alice, a queer re-telling of Crimp’s Cyrano De Bergerac, Lord of the Flies and Blank by Alice Birch. They have also worked on musical performances, including a 90s themed musical version of Twelfth Night and a musical adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Reviews
“Undeniable talent!” – Redbrick on Lord of the Flies
“An outstanding performance” – Theatre Village on The Trials
“★★★★★, This group of young people are a credit to young actors in Birmingham and the talent we have to showcase across the city” – Redbrick
