MEDEA by Euripides, directed by Miles Potter (Mirvish/MTC). At the Canon Theatre (244 Victoria). To February 8. $30-$85. 416-872-1212. See Continuing. Rating: NNNN Outsider. No word better ...

This Medea feels at one with its ancient origins, with Athens’ strict patriarchy and fractured psyches and desperate quests for glory, while also injecting a risk-taking dose of dread and brutality.

Euripides’ text is spoken entirely by the men, who form a solemn chorus, kneeling in a stiff, near-motionless line. Meanwhile, elaborately costumed women mime the story’s events.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue Theatre will present "Medea," by Euripides, and translated by Ian Johnston, beginning Feb. 15 at the Nancy T. Hansen Theatre in Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing ...