Electra encompasses the original Greek concept of three performers and is a shocking journey through spoken and sung text, music and video. Pre-recorded images and live video footage form the visual backdrop and a devised soundscape is mixed live as the performance takes place on stage. Electra is a grotesque vision of a woman on the verge.

Based on a new version of the text by Clare Venables, with sound design by Alistair MacDonald; film by Trane House Red; design by Matt Johnson; lighting design by Paul Sorley; direction by Cathie Boyd.

Produced in collaboration with a Flemish artist, Eurudike De Beul.
A co-production with Paisley Arts Centre and the Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow.

"Theatre Cryptic is one of Scotland’s most fiercely innovative companies. Led by the gifted Cathie Boyd, Cryptic has produced some of the most gorgeously sculpted work seen in Scotland...”

Scotland on Sunday

"...Daring..."

Sunday Herald

Past Performances

CCA, Glasgow (1999)
Scottish Tour (1999)
Edinburgh Festival (British Council showcase, 1999)
Celtes des Mondes in Quimper, France (2000)
International Fundateneo Festival, Caracas, Venezuela (2000)
Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro de Bogotá, Colombia (2000)
Festival Centro Historico Ciudad, Mexico (2000)
Dublin, Kilkenny and Galway, Ireland (2000)