Roy Williams's adaptation of the Greek classic is riotously comic and makes a strong case for its contemporary parallels

Guardian

Williams certainly has a knack of producing mots justes which resonate with his audiences . . .

British Theatre Guide

Williams's decision to relocate the action within contemporary street culture has much to recommend it. . . . There's no playwright better versed in the Urban Dictionary than Williams . . .

Guardian

The writing is incandescent with anger, urgency and wit . . . Antigone's flames may flicker but at its blazing best this is incendiary.

The Times

Roy Williams shoves Sophocles's tragedy into the boot of his car, then dumps it in the midst of a lawless gangland war, and his adaptation has a thriller's force: it's a play of tense ethical choices.

Sunday Times

Roy Williams's fresh take on Sophocles's tragedy is pacy and streetwise. . . . Williams captures the tribalism of the criminal underworld and neatly conveys Sophocles's interest in honour, loyalty and revenge.

Evening Standard