Heading to the Underworld at Hadestown

On Tuesday evening, Drama Scholars and members of the Drama Captains team made their way to the underworld to witness the story of Orpheus & Eurydice in the West-End musical, Hadestown. Whilst some of us went in knowing the Greek myth at its heart, others could be heard audibly gasping by the end, devastated by the story’s inevitable conclusion. With a soundtrack that transports you from the underworld to the Jazz bars of New Orleans and back, and a diverse cast of actors that left some of us speechless, this was a production worth waiting for.

The show used spell-binding lighting, actor-musicians incorporated into the drama live on stage, and incredible dance sequences to help imbue Hadestown with a sense of grandeur and style. A particular highlight of the evening was the use of the hydraulic and revolving stage which allowed us to greet Hades as he emerged from the depths, but also say goodbye to Eurydice on her final descent with suitable dramatic flair. Overall, the trip was a huge success and will prove to be memorable for both the students and the staff alike.