The epic drama of Norse mythology as told by a troupe of professional wrestlers. Sounds like the stuff of pure pantomime. And, as it turns out, The Mythological Theatre’s take on the story of gods Odin and Loki, and their battles in the Nine Worlds, isn’t too far removed from that hunch. Albeit it’s a rather brutal, snarling form of “he’s behind you”.
If that sounds patronising, it’s not intended as such. The best pantos are a skilled mix of storytelling, performance, laughs, action and audience participation. And on all these counts, Mythos: Ragnarok scores high. The drama and intensity of the myths is retold faithfully and at a brisk pace, with well-judged comedic moments from a charismatic group of players. Excellent costumes, lighting and sound design demonstrate the thought and craft that has gone into this production.