The city of Thebes is suffering under a devastating pandemic. President Oedipus vows to put an end to the crisis and help restore the city, like he once did before. Upon consulting the Oracle, the solution is clear. Find the murderer of their previous leader, Laius. So begins a manhunt for the city’s most wanted. But as the investigation starts, secrets from the past resurface.
In a thrilling modern re-telling of the great Sophoclean tragedy, Oedipus, delves deep into how man deals with the fate dealt to us. Who is really in control, the great unknown, or us?
Playwright: Sophocles
Script Adaptation: Cherilyn Woo
Script Translation: Huang Suhuai
Director: Cherilyn Woo
Producer: Mia Chee
Cast: Mia Chee, Hang Qian Chou, Neo Hai Bin, Timothy Wan (Members of NYT Ensemble)
Set Design: Petrina Dawn Tan
Lighting Design: Adrian Tan
Sound Design: Bani Haykal
Costume Design: Loo An Ni
Production Manager: Tennie Su
Stage Manager: Ng Siaw Hui
Assistant Stage Manager: Natalie Wong
Surtitlist: Teo Pei Si
Sound Operator: Joshua Ho
Key Visual Design: Ryan Loi
Title Calligraphy: Kimie Nagai
Key Visual Makeup: Delanie Wong
Key Visual Jewellery: Rachel P Jewels
Admin Executive: Kwah Wei Ting
Publicity Executive: Valerie Chua
Accountant: Lynzie Au Yeung
(Source: Nine Years Theatre Programme)