Ophelia Rewound
Ophelia Rewound
Past Performance
In The Theatre
March 21st - March 25th 2023
Recommended ages 18+

A journey that starts right at the end.
A woman who is not used to having guests.
A broken clock dressed in blood.
And suddenly there’s only two minutes left;
two minutes to make new friends,
two minutes to retrace our steps,
two minutes to play a game,
two minutes to mend our hearts and say goodbye.

'Ophelia Rewound' is an interactive, autobiographical, solo performance which weaves intricate projection mapping and Antigoni’s lived experience through depression, to examine and challenge the stereotypes that sit around women and mental health. The character of Ophelia is a shape-shifting archetype, moving with social attitudes of women throughout history. The piece reflects this and offers a contemporary and unique perspective on an age old story; reforming Ophelia and going beyond the myth to the person underneath. Merging her own story with that of Ophelia's, writer, director & performer Antigoni Spanou, invites the audience into an intimate world where the lines between art and life become blurred. The audience’s journey begins at the end of Ophelia’s; with her attempted suicide. But through a series of thought-provoking interactions they are given the opportunity to become part of the story and share a moment of collective transformation.

Tigger warnings: The performance contains references to depression, sexual assault and suicide

Press Quotes
"Spanou is a powerhouse of emotion, vulnerability and bravery. This unique and somewhat harrowing interpretation of the classic Shakespearean character speaks truthfully to a contemporary audience about mental illness and the power of human connection. The video mapping only emphasises her extraordinary performance. Absolutely breathtaking. "
Kirsty Wyatt (Lobster Frock Theatre Company)
""... Spanou presents the typical stereotypes and plateaus of living with fragile mental health in heartbreaking form.""
Cindy Marcolina (Broadway World UK)
""There was a quiet moment where we all sat together as a group, a moment where it didn’t feel like we were in a show at all, but in the company of a friend.""
Harriet Corke (The Spy In The Stalls)
"What works so brilliantly about Antigoni Spanou’s production – she writes, directs, and stars as Ophelia – is her ability to connect with the audience."
Shyama Perera (My Theatre Mates)
"This is not a show that has been created to simply entertain, it is much more profound than that." Stephanie Ressort"
Stephanie Ressort - View from the Outside