Pale Sister
Narrated by Lisa Dwan
- Released
- August 31, 2020
- Length
- 1 hr 4 mins
- Format
- Performance
- Publisher
- Audible Originals
"Pale Sister" is a dramatisation of the Greek tragedy "Antigone," focusing on Ismene, Antigone’s sister, as she witnesses her sister's defiance amidst mounting pressures. Written by Colm Tóibín and performed by Irish actor Lisa Dwan, the production offers a powerful perspective through Ismene’s voice, enhanced by compelling sound design. Produced by Audible and The Gate Theatre in Dublin, it highlights themes of resistance and witness in a way that resonates with contemporary issues.
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