New Zealand's own master storyteller, Michael Hurst, gives a towering performance in a passionate and exciting reimagining of Homer's influential work, written by a genius coupling of Lisa Peterson and Tony award-winning Denis O'Hare. Our poet is joined on stage by rock luminary Shayne P Carter (Straitjacket Fits, Dimmer) performing an emotive real-time soundscape live on stage. Riffing off each other, the two create an enthralling modern take on one of the greatest stories ever told. Experience the passion and darkness of this spine-tingling tale depicted by two great kiwi legends. An Iliad returns to the Auckland stage by popular demand for just two unmissable performances at the Bruce Mason Centre.