Entertainment
9 April, 2025
Hilarious Troy-story
‘The Trojan War’, by New Zealand theatre company ‘A Slightly Isolated Dog’, is like nothing you’ve seen before – unless, of course, you’ve witnessed a bunch of hyperactive thespians hurtling through Greek mythology with the finesse of a drunken centaur on roller skates.
This riotous comedy takes the ancient story of the Trojan War, strips it of its epic grandeur, and dresses it up in modern, irreverent humour.
Get ready for a night of belly laughs and absurdity as The Trojan War comedy theatre comes to CPAC on June 14, brought to you by the delightful chaos-makers at A Slightly Isolated Dog. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you handed the script of one of history’s most famous epics to a bunch of mischievous actors who can’t stop cracking jokes – this is the show for you.
Forget the traditional, serious tale of Troy’s downfall – this is a romp through Greek mythology that’s as silly as it is spectacular. The cast zips around in costumes that are as fabulously ridiculous as their antics, and you’ll find yourself wondering if Achilles might actually be an overachieving drama queen and if Helen of Troy really needs to make such an entrance every time.
A slight warning: if you’re a lover of historical accuracy, you may want to avoid this one. But if you’re up for a show that feels like a mash-up of Greek tragedy, slapstick comedy, and a high-energy circus, you’re in for a treat. There’s plenty of cheek, plenty of sass, and more than a few moments where you’ll wonder just how they managed to keep it all together (spoiler alert: they didn’t). It’s a show that proves that even in ancient Greece, everything was better with a little bit of chaos.
