Inua Ellams adds contemporary political thrust to a well-loved classic Antigone, the forceful young woman who takes on the male establishment, has long resonated with idealists; Sophocles' play, written about 441 BCE, has been revived and adapted frequently, often reflecting different times and causes. Among others, Polly Findlay's National Theatre production a decade ago referenced contemporary politics, including t…
SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:37PM on September 13, 2022