The Redemption of Heracles
Written & Performed by Hailley Rhoda		Chronically Ch(ill) Productions - Winnipeg, MB
V.9 - Planetarium 
Before Disney turned him from zero to hero, before the Romans changed his name, Heracles had a different reputation. He was always a hero. The thing about heroes is they're great, but not necessarily good.

A grudge-holding goddess, madcap puppet romps and the wife whose story got erased.

The story of the 12 Labours of Heracles, told by the goddess who set them as punishment for his greatest sin. Killing his wife and children.

From the company that brought you Kore and Heart of Stone.

Cast:
Hailley Rhoda

 

Show Info:
45 minutes
Genre:
Storytelling

Audience:
Parental Guidance

Mild Language, Violent Content, This show discusses domestic violence.

Thu July 17 11:00 AM
Fri July 18 10:00 PM
Sun July 20 2:30 PM
Mon July 21 8:00 PM
Tue July 22 1:00 PM
Thu July 24 6:15 PM
Sat July 26 4:30 PM

The Redemption of Heracles

Chronically Ch(ill) Productions—Planetarium

Where do I even start with this show? It was my favourite so far by a significant margin. I’ve always enjoyed Hailley’s fresh takes on Greek myths and stories, but she has truly outdone herself this year. The props, the sharp take and new perspective, and the arresting switches between perspective. This is an incredible show, and a shorter one that should be easy to squeeze into your schedule no matter how busy.

Jordan Phillips

The Redemption of Heracles

Chronically Ch(ill) Productions—Planetarium

Every year I see Chronically Ch(ill) productions in the Fringe is a good year.

Hailley Rhoda plays Hera and Megara (with a small bit of pantomime as Heracles with a Ken doll), retelling the labours of Heracles, from slandered and ignored feminine perspective that Hailley is so adept at excavating. The puppets and props that help frame the show are cute, but the core of the show is definitely Hailley’s monologues, powered by a deep rage at the violence women face in the home and the lengths men in the community go to in order to ignore it. Always a highlight, and absolutely worth a watch.

Josh Fidelak