Ransacking Troy

by Erin Shields

After nearly a decade of the Trojan War, the women of Greece are growing restless. Led by the indomitable Penelope and the fierce Clytemnestra, a band of Grecian women defy the odds and bravely set sail for the shores of Troy, determined to end the conflict themselves. The journey is fraught with danger—bloodthirsty warriors, mythical beasts, and the capricious will of the gods. But these women are no mere bystanders in the tales of men. Get ready to embark on the greatest adventure that Homer and Virgil never told.

A radical retelling of the ancient Greco-Roman epics, Ransacking Troy is a bold and brilliant reimagining of the most famous war story of all time, where women take centre stage as the rightful heroes. In her signature revisionist style, award-winning playwright Erin Shields brings a refreshing feminist twist to this thrilling odyssey, confronting the habitual violence and disregard for women's lives that persist during times of war. A mythical tale for modern times, Ransacking Troy envisions what happens when women band together to build a better world.

144 pages, Paperback

Published November 11, 2025

Reviews

[Hazel Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw the play at Stratford festival first and instantly loved it! I got the book to read and this adds so much more dimension to the play with the careful thought and attention to detail that goes into creating a beautiful piece of art like this.

[Liv · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely.

[Tan · Rating 4 out of 5]

At times hilarious, at others, harrowing. This play would be great to see live.