The Odyssey

a play by John Murrell based on the epic poem by “Homer” a coproduction by the National Arts Centre and the Alcatel Ottawa International Children’s Festival

Study Guide THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ENGLISH THEATRE PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENT AUDIENCES 2004-2005 SEASON Marti Maraden Artistic Director, English Theatre

This Study Guide was written and researched by Jim McNabb for the National Arts Centre English Theatre, April 2005. This document may be used for educational purposes only.

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