Date29th August 2022DescriptionHolding Achilles is set against the Trojan War and tells the story of the hero Achillies and his relationship with Patroclus. Their story begins as young boys training together which leads to an unlikely friendship and eventually something more. This adaptation of Homer's Iliad highlights the queer aspects of Achilles and Patroclus' relationship. Holding Achilles also featured a live performance by Montaigne. ProducerDead Puppet SocietyLegs on the WallBrisbane Festival Queensland Performing Arts CentreSydney FestivalGlass Half Full ProductionsDirectorDavid MortonAssociate Director - Matt SeeryWriterDavid MortonComposerTony BuchenChris BearMontaigneSet designAnna CordingleyDavid MortonCostume designAnna CordingleyLighting designBen HughesSound designTony BrumptonPerformersMontaigne, Stephen Madsen, Karl Richmond, Ellen Bailey, John Batchelor, Lauren Jackson, Thomas Larkin, Nic Prior, Christy Tran, Jennifer VuleticVenuePlayhouse, QPAC
