Company of Wolves Presents 'The Bacchae' @ Melrose Corn Exchange

An outcast god. A powerless king. A mother who kills her only son.

Glasgow’s acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the myth of Dionysos: an epic of rejection, vengeance and rebirth told through story, dance and ancient song.

Written and performed by Ewan Downie, The Bacchae blurs the lines between binaries: human and animal, male and female, victim and perpetrator, and takes us on a transformative journey from repression and denial to renewal and release. A hymn of rebirth for our shattered selves.

After the performance there will be a post-show Q&A where audience members can discuss the work with performer Ewan Downie.

“truly sensational” – ★★★★★ EdFest Magazine

“richly, writhingly poetic … an impressively physical performance” – ★★★★ The Stage

“A stripped back, lyrical retelling … a thing of beauty” – ★★★★ The List

“an impressive piece of work” – ★★★★ Snack Magazine

“Ewan Downie channels Dionysos with a raw, ritualistic intensity … It’s fearless.” – ★★★★ Corr Blimey

“gripping” – The Observer



Age recommendation: 14+
Content note: Scenes of violence. Contains flashing lights/strobe effects.