- R-G Productions
A riotous comedy where the women of Greece take matters into their own hands to end the Peloponnesian War. Led by Lysistrata, they embark on a sex strike, leaving their husbands in a hard position. Any man who unsheathes his sword will not have any flesh to sink it into. Can the women hold to their convictions? Who can hold out the longest? Who will be brought to their knees in the end?
By the company that brought you Desdemona: A play about a handkerchief – 4 STARS and Not Medea – 5 STARS (Winnipeg Free Press)
Haha funny Greek mythology mixed with male sexual humour and old times BDSM
This could have been a really cool and powerful feminist show but instead it felt like it was adapted by horny boomers who were only going for a laugh. A couple of good actors, one great, most needed work. To the person who commented saying the actors were strong, I encourage you to check out MTC/ PTE during the seasons.
Exactly what I wanted. The cast was great, and the show was fast paced and hilarious.
What a fun romp from start to finish! The actors were strong in this piece and the comedic timing was superb. This show is a silly, sexy cure for anyone feeling down and needing a good laugh. This show is selling out for a reason!
Heightened text is a difficult animal to tame, and this translation of Aristophanes’ classic doesn’t always help as it flip flops from archaic to modern vernacular and back again. That being said, there is something strangely beautiful in the fact that a story about women flexing their sexual power over men for the betterment of society is as hilarious and pertinent a tale now as it was in ancient Greece. Well acted, the costumes and “props” also added a lot of girth to this romp.