Tag: Epic

A group of people in costumes surround a dining table, raising their arms towards a King Lear-like figure standing on the table playing a banjo. The scene is dramatically lit on a dark stage.

King Lear

In a contemporary update of Shakespeare’s gripping familial tragedy, the legendary Sir Ian McKellen delivers a masterful turn as the aging king seized by madness. 

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A woman with dark braided hair adorned with pink flowers and gold jewelry poses in front of a green floral background, channeling Frida Kahlo’s iconic style in a black shawl and traditional clothing. Viva la Vida!.

Frida: Viva la Vida

Like a museum exhibit on screen, Frida: Viva La Vida features never-seen letters, never-heard stories and confessions, and actual items featured in Kahlo’s unmistakable masterworks.

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A performer rides an intricately designed life-sized War Horse puppet on stage, with another puppeteer guiding the horse. Dramatic lighting and scattered leaves enhance the theatrical atmosphere.

War Horse

Based on the 1982 novel of the same name, War Horse is a powerful epic set during World War I.

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Close-up of an ancient, weathered bronze statue of Odysseus from Greek mythology, his hollow eyes seemingly filled with questions. The head is tilted and partially illuminated against a textured, blue-gray background, highlighting its aged surface.

10 Questions You’ve Always Wanted To Ask Odysseus

By Kristen Day - Marketing Intern What does it take to be a hero? According to Homer's classic work, The Odyssey, it takes more than just a cape. The epic tale follows husband and father, Odysseus, as he overcomes monsters...
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A weathered classical theater mask with a beard is shown on the right, set against a dark, textured background—evoking themes from The Odyssey. The text AQUILA THEATRE appears in bold white letters on the left.

The Odyssey

Across centuries and civilizations, The Odyssey remains a testament to the human spirit, the will to wander and the yearning for home.

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