Sherman Theatre: Iphigenia in Splott

Iphigenia in Splott - Sherman Theatre/Digital Theatre+

Packed with emotion, this telling of Iphigenia, reworked and titled Iphigenia in Splott by Gary Owen, is a captivating monologue performed by Sophie Melville. The heart-breaking performance set in Cardiff tells the tale of Effie, a young woman in a constant hangover. Effie seems to be a repulsive kind of stranger, the kind to avoid on the street; she's loud and bad mouthed, lively and unafraid, frightening.

This production follows Effie's struggles as she falls in love with Lee, a war veteran, a one-night stand. As she aches to see him again, she learns the truth about him. What follows is even more heartbreak. Melville portrays Effie's immeasurable pain in an excruciatingly concise way, bringing depth to this boisterous and once repulsive character.