Medea

By Euripedes, translated by Ian Johnston
Directed by Eirini Stamkou

Table Read: 19:00 Tue 02 Dec 2025
Auditions: 19:00 Sun 07 & Tue 09 Dec 2025
EGTG Rehearsal Rooms, 18 Buccleuch Place EH8 9LN

Performances:

Potential additional performances for the SCDA One Act Festival in April 2026

Plot

Dating back to the 430s BCE and one of the most renowned dramas of all time, the play follows the titular Medea, a sorceress and exiled princess, who is betrayed when her husband Jason abandons her for political gain to marry another. Consumed with rage, Medea orchestrates a brutal revenge in a tragedy which exposes the devastating consequences of betrayal and the terrifying depths of human emotion,

Cast 

7F | 3M

Medea: (F, 30-50 years old) She is the former princess of Colchis, who is cast aside by her husband Jason for political gain. A mother of 2 children, she has no allies in Greece at the start of the play. The crimes she committed due to her love for Jason follow her in Corinth. She is a powerful sorceress and extremely shrewd. Her husband’s betrayal has left her in despair.

Chorus 1-6: (F, any age) The Chorus members are an extension of Medea’s universe. They are both drivers and spectators of the events. Each of the Chorus actors will assume a role from Medea’s household over the course of the play (Nurse, Tutor, Slave, Messenger and her two children). The Chorus will take part in all parts of the story, commenting from the side-lines when not actively involved in the plot.

Jason: (M, 30-50 years old) Formerly in line for the throne of Iolcus, Jason desires nothing more than to reclaim his right to rule. He cast aside Medea for his political ambition. In his mind, his decision is completely practical and has managed to convince himself it is the best for everyone in his family. Jason appears confident (with an air of arrogance) throughout the play until he completely breaks down over the loss of his family and secure future.

Creon: (M, 50 + years old). The king of Corinth who doesn’t want to take any chances when it comes to Medea.

Aegeus: (M, 40 + years old) The king of Athens and sympathetic to Medea’s misfortune. Has a calm and level-headed personality.

Additional production crew:
We are always interested in hearing from you if you are interested in backstage production roles. If you’d like to discuss backstage opportunities, please contact us.

Auditions

Auditions will be held on Sunday 07 and Tuesday 09 December from 7:00pm until 10:00pm in our rehearsal rooms at 18 Buccleuch Place, 1st floor in the Graduate Association offices.

You only need to attend one audition session and registration is not required. There is no need to prepare anything for the audition. If you cannot make the audition date and wish to audition, please contact us prior to the audition date to arrange an alternative date.

Rehearsals

Early rehearsals will take place on the 14, 16, & 17 December, before a break for the festive period. Rehearsals will recommence from 05 January and will be held three times a week. The rehearsal schedule will be developed to accommodate any unavailability listed on the audition forms. Rehearsals will be held at 18 Buccleuch Place, 1st floor in the Graduate’s Association offices.

All cast members are required to be an EGTG Member for insurance purposes. Membership fees are £25 and valid for 12 months. If you are already a member, there is no additional cost for participating in this show whether or not you have recently taken part in a production.