The Bacchae

‘It whispers directly to the heart….a joyous naughtiness that is quite impossible to resist'.

The Guardian ****

‘A well of moral intelligence and emotional potency…. The Bacchae tickles our funny bones…. This show is more than clever entertainment’.

The Times****

‘A compelling theatrical language which speaks straight to our subconscious fears and desires'.

The Daily Telegraph

‘Kneehigh are riding the crest of a wave…. a surreal carnival of simple yet stunning visual images…. superb theatre'.

British Theatre Guide

‘It must be Kneehigh Theatre and joy of joy it is….Kneehigh’s production is a wonderful hotchpotch of invention….utterly compelling'.

The Stage

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Eva Magyar as Agave
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