An epic tale of stormy seas, mythical monsters and vengeful gods. Our hero’s quest for home is full of hope, gritty determination and Mackem soul.
On a midsummer night, in our city by the sea, hear our story of a ragged band of sailors and their captain Odysseus as they travel on their long, perilous journey home.
Gripping and enchanting, The Island of the Sun is a contemporary take on a key chapter of Homer’s The Odyssey written by Lyndsay Rodden, directed by Annie Rigby, with music written by The Young'uns Sean Cooney.
The Island of the Sun sees the National Theatre team up with Sunderland Culture and Sunderland Empire for the retelling of this classic tale performed by community members from across Sunderland.
On a midsummer night, in our city by the sea, hear our story of a ragged band of sailors and their captain Odysseus as they travel on their long, perilous journey home.
Gripping and enchanting, The Island of the Sun is a contemporary take on a key chapter of Homer’s The Odyssey written by Lyndsay Rodden, directed by Annie Rigby, with music written by The Young'uns Sean Cooney.
The Island of the Sun sees the National Theatre team up with Sunderland Culture and Sunderland Empire for the retelling of this classic tale performed by community members from across Sunderland.
