Professor Directs 'An Iliad' for Shakespeare in the Ruins
Thu. Apr. 30, 2026
Christopher Brauer directs 'An Iliad' for Shakespeare in the Ruins:
“Such rage has never solved a problem before. Why should it solve one now?”
This searing, cheeky and moving adaptation of Homer’s epic poem The Iliad brings the ancient story of the Trojan War vividly into our time. A single poet conjures the fury of Achilles, the grief of Priam, the stolen Helen - whose beauty launched a thousand ships. A world where conflict consumes entire nations, and longing becomes lament.
By bringing An Iliad to Canadian audiences now, we invite a national conversation about what it means to be human in a world where conflict is once again becoming a common language. These stories of an ancient war are also stories of current humanity — and by understanding them, we may yet choose a different path. 'An Iliad' will be a cathartic experience unlike anything that has ever been played at the Ruins.