THE BACCHAE / Company of Wolves

An outcast god. A powerless king. A mother who kills her only son. 
Glasgow's acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the myth of Dionysos: an epic of rejection, vengeance and rebirth told through story, dance and ancient song.

Written and performed by Ewan Downie, The Bacchae blurs the lines between binaries: human and animal, male and female, victim and perpetrator, and takes us on a transformative journey from repression and denial to renewal and release. A hymn of rebirth for our shattered selves.

“truly sensational” – ★★★★★ EdFest Magazine
“richly, writhingly poetic … an impressively physical performance” – ★★★★ The Stage
“A stripped back, lyrical retelling … a thing of beauty” – ★★★★ The List
 “the beauty of the lyricism matches the dramatic narrative perfectly ... an impressive piece of work” – ★★★★ Snack Magazine
“Ewan Downie channels Dionysos with a raw, ritualistic intensity … It’s fearless.” – ★★★★ Corr Blimey
“gripping” – The Observer

Presented as part of Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival 2026