The World

Inspired by Aeschylus’ Agamemnon and Euripides’ Hecuba, The Burnt City transports the greatest of Greek tragedies to a sprawling neon metropolis. A completely unique dream-like experience, brought to life through physical performance, dance, sound and light.

Daily Cast List

Explore the stories behind the movement below.

Greece

On the eve of the Trojan War, Agamemnon, leader of the Greek army, sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia to the goddess Artemis in order to take Troy.

Troy

While living under siege, the Trojan Queen Hecuba entrusts her youngest son Polydorus to her neighbour and ally Polymestor of Thrace.

The Gods

Both the Greeks and the Trojans believed their fate lay in the hands of the Gods. These immortals could change your destiny on the flip of a coin.