Drama on 3 - The Trial and Death of Socrates

By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. A play focusing on the mystery surrounding Socrates's trial and subsequent execution, the reasons for which have long puzzled historians. Socrates has been found guilty of blasphemy and corrupting the youth of the city. On the eve of his execution, his chief accuser Meletus is murdered. Josias, newly returned to Athens, is given the task of investigating the murder. Socrates ...... Joss Ackland Thrasybulis ...... Michael Feast Josias ...... Greg Hicks Crito ...... David Calder Anytus ...... Tim McInnerny Meletus ...... Joseph Kloska Xanthippe ...... Cait Davis Almathea ...... Liza Sadovy Euthyphro ...... Peter Marinker Kastor ...... Trevor Allan Davies Announcer ...... Ben Onwukwe Lysander ...... Ben Crowe Guard/Official ...... Chris Pavlo Woman ...... Liz Sutherland Directed by Jeremy Mortimer.