Aristophanes s classic send up of rivalry within the ultra competitive world of fifth century Athenian theatre wins a new lease on life in this fresh line for line translation by Peter Meineck Premiered in 2021 by Aquila Theatre and accompanied here by Meineck s notes and wide ranging Introduction this Frogs offers the best view yet of a high stakes afterlife contest between two of Athens s late great playwrights Both are undisputed masters of tragedy But only one can win and return to save the city