My Blood
Theatre (thriller, new writing)
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Venue 38theSpaceTriplex - Big (End On)
- 21:40
- Aug 17
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: ALL Productions
- Warnings and additional info: Strong language/swearing, Scenes of violence, Distressing or potentially triggering themes including discussion of rape, human trafficking, depression and suicide, Discussions of sex; religious and occult references
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- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Description
A gripping piece of new writing, My Blood is a psychological thriller loosely based on Aeschylus' Oresteia. Set in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, we follow the lives of a powerful banking family as they deal with personal tragedy. Devastated by their grief and the justice system's failure to hold their corrupt father accountable, the two adult children of the family decide to take justice into their hands. The arrival of a stranger influences the course of events, and as their plan starts to go wrong it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems...Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Level access via main entrance using a ramp.
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift
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James Gordon 129 days ago
This is the second Oresteia-based new play I have seen at this year's Fringe, after "Blood of My Father" last week. Very different takes on the same material but both compelling pieces of theatre and both inserting a police detective into the plot. "My Blood " takes a fair bit of unravelling if you want to work out who equates to whom in the ancient source, but it works on its own terms and no knowledge of the Oresteia is required. One character seems at first to have strayed in from another mythology or belief system but on second thoughts has Greek counterparts.
All the cast are good and George Loynes as Oliver (Orestes) gives probably the outstanding single performance in all the 20+ shows I have seen - intensely physical and bursting at the seams with half-suppressed emotions, with a huge variety of nervous tics and twitches, some verging on convulsions, and some frighteningly realistic falls and simulated injuries to himself and others.
Apologies for rushing out at the end to catch a last train home.
Christian Passaglia 130 days ago
A very gripping story delivered flawlessly by a very talented cast and crew. Thoroughly recommended!!!
Eesha Singh 131 days ago
‘My Blood’ is a gripping play with a thrilling plot. The actors really helped bring this show to life. A must watch!
Pragya Singh 131 days ago
Great show ! I really enjoyed the performance last night, was gripping throughout. The cast were brilliant, a great piece of student theatre !
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Bouquets & Brickbats 126 days ago
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