Quote by Hugh Jackman

My favorite play in drama school was 'The Bacchae.' It's about a king who literally gets eaten alive by all the women in the play in a kind of orgy - it's related to the word 'bacchanal' - and I loved that idea of animalistic chaos and following our own desires.

My favorite play in drama school was 'The Bacchae.' It's abo

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This quote highlights the speaker's fondness for the play 'The Bacchae' in drama school. They specifically appreciate the concept of a king being consumed by women in a wild and orgiastic manner, which connects thematically with the word 'bacchanal.' The idea of embracing animalistic chaos and unrestricted pursuit of desires resonated with the speaker, possibly reflecting their enthusiasm for exploring unconventional and uninhibited aspects of human nature through theatrical experiences.

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