The Bacchae

Mon 9 - Tue 10 Mar 2026

Venue: Studio Theatre

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.

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

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.

Ticket holders get access to a FREE Making Together Workshop | Tue 10 Mar

A person wearing a dark jacket stands against a black background, raising one arm above their head in a dramatic pose. Metal structures are partially visible in the background.

A person in loose beige trousers kneels on a dark stage, leaning forward with hands on red ropes. A water bottle is on the floor to the left and vertical lights are visible in the dark background.

A person wearing a dark, buttoned shirt extends their arm forward with an intense expression, standing against a black background.

Performance details

Show times: Evenings; 7.30pm
Running time: 50 minutes, no interval
Age suitability: 14+
Additional information: Adult themes

Discounts

Concessions £2 off

25 and under £10 tickets available to book on the day of the performance.
Read more about our 25 and under offer

Accessibility information

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Post show Q&A | Mon 9 March

Join Company of Wolves for a Q&A to discuss the ideas and material behind THE BACCHAE, and the making process of the show. The conversation will be with members of THE BACCHAE creative team, including writer and performer Ewan Downie, and our academic collaborator, Dr Michael Carroll from the Classics department of the University of St Andrews.

Making Together Workshop | Tue 10 Mar

This hands-on workshop introduces Company of Wolves’ unique approach to collaborative devising. We’ll explore making messy performance material and sharing it with each other: how to test ideas by doing, how to inspire and be inspired, how to say yes and when to say no. Expect the strange, the beautiful, the absurd and the profound — sometimes all at the same time!

This workshop is free of charge for show ticket holders. A promo code will be emailed to existing bookers which will enable you to book.