The live experience
What reaches the room
Burial At Thebes presents a unique fusion of classic Greek tragedy and contemporary opera. Originating from Seamus Heaney’s verse translation of Antigone, which was reimagined as an opera by Dominique Le Gendre, this project brings a literary and musical experience to life on stage. Premiering in London at the Globe Theatre in 2008, Burial At Thebes has since toured and been staged by universities and arts venues, offering a thoughtful, accessible entry point to a storied work.