In a world torn apart by war, inequality and the legacy of colonialism, Atropa strikes like an arrow to the heart. Celebrated Flemish writer Tom Lanoye’s reimagining of the Trojan War is not just a retelling – it is a radical indictment of contemporary power, patriarchy and the politics of violence. Against the backdrop of global conflict and an age-old struggle against gender-based violence, state power and historical trauma, Atropa becomes a mirror for our times. (Greek and Trojan) women – mothers, lovers, warriors – stand firm against the destruction driven by men. Their voices, silenced for centuries, now resound loud and clear – it is a lyrical indictment filled with anger, resistance and revenge. The production bears witness to a contemporary urgency and is grounded in the historical and classical context. Atropa is not just a drama. It is a retribution. A ritual. A cry for peace in a world addicted to war.