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ATHENS EPIDAURUS FESTIVAL 2024
MUSICAL & THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES

Two ancient myths, two heartbreaking heroines, two present-day themes, two landmark performances at Epidaurus

Ancient myths and their heroes, more relevant than ever, never cease to move us, inspire us, and lead us in personal, artistic, social, and intellectual quests. When it comes to artists of the calibre of Timofey Kulyabin and Tiago Rodrigues, a figure from Greek mythology can become a starting point for the creation of a story from scratch, a story that is different, both reminiscent and not reminiscent of the original myth.

Iphigenia in Aulis by Euripides

This year’s Festival programme in Epidaurus is opening with a world premiere. The internationally acclaimed and award-winning Russian director, Timofey Kulyabin, directs a highly select company of Greek actors and actresses.

Cast (in alphabetical order): Anthi Efstratiadou, Maria Nafpliotou, Nikolas Papagiannis, Dimitris Papanikolaou, Thanos Tokakis, Nikos Psarras

Kulyabin draws inspiration from the greatest anti-war work by Euripides to speak about the suffering and horrors of war.

He chose this play because he believes it is still relevant. At a time when conflict, loss of life, and human wounds are all around us, the myth of Iphigenia highlights the absurdity of war.

‘A huge sacrifice must be made to serve the war,’ notes the production’s dramaturg, Roman Dolzhanskiy. ‘There is also a family betrayal behind this sacrifice. A betrayal which proves that war can destroy any human conduct, any value.’

Hecuba, not Hecuba

Tiago Rodrigues, artistic director of the Avignon Festival, wrote and directed Hecuba, not Hecuba, which will be performed by Comédie-Française, the oldest company in the world, at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus on 26 and 27 July. This is the first time Rodrigues presents his work at Epidaurus, which is the second venue after Avignon where this play is performed. 

On the one hand, Rodrigues is inspired by Euripides’ tragedy Hecuba, and on the other, by the daily struggles of a modern woman and mother.

The Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus

The Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus is one of the most magnificent theatres of the ancient world. Buried under an olive grove until the 1970’s, this stunning theatre offers breathtaking views to the sea and a peaceful surrounding environment that caresses the soul. It was built in the 4th century B.C., in honor of god Dionysus. Today, it is one of the most precious venues of the Athens Epidaurus Festival.

ANCIENT THEATRE OF EPIDAURUS

Starting time for all performances 9pm

Greek and English surtitles in all performances

5 & 6 July

THEATRE

WORLD PREMIERE

Timofey Kulyabin

Iphigenia in Aulis by Euripides

12 & 13 July 

THEATRE

National Theatre of Greece

Theodoros Terzopoulos

Oresteia by Aeschylus

19 & 20 July

THEATRE

National Theatre of Northern Greece

Giannis Kakleas

Plutus by Aristophanes

26 & 27 July

THEATRE

Comédie-Française

Tiago Rodrigues

Hecuba, Not Hecuba

2 & 3 August

THEATRE

National Theatre of Greece

Thanos Papakonstantinou

Bacchae by Euripides

9 & 10 August

THEATRE

Aris Biniaris

Birds by Aristophanes

23 & 24 August

Greek Art Theatre “Karolos Koun”

Neos Kosmos Theatre

Marianna Calbari

The Suppliants by Aeschylus

5 July – 24 August 6pm – 12am

Exhibition Ηall

PERIODIC EXHIBITION

Hippolytus – Phaedra

As part of the International Network of Ancient Drama 

5 July – 24 August 8pm – 12am

CHILDREN’S CREATIVE WORKSHOP IN EPIDAURUS

Little Trackers

As part of the International Network of Ancient Drama Fridays and Saturdays, during the performance at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

For children aged 5-10

LITTLE THEATRE OF ANCIENT EPIDAURUS

Starting time for all performances 9:30pm

Greek and English surtitles in all performances

5 & 6 July

THEATRE MONOLOGUES

CONTEMPORARY ANCIENTS

EKATERINI PAPAGEORGIOU

Iphigenia / Prey by Vivian Stergiou

Inspired by Euripides’ Iphigenia in Aulis

NIKOS CHATZOPOULOS

Me, Her Servant by Vangelis Hatziyannidis

Inspired by Euripides’ Hecuba

13 July

CLASSICAL MUSIC

ALEXIA VOULGARIDOU

JAN ROELOF WOLTHUIS

Between Eros, Agape, and Thanatos

20 July

GREEK MUSIC

DIMITRIS KALANTZIS

Masters’ Voice:

Manos Hadjidakis, Vassilis Tsitsanis

26 & 27 July

GREEK MUSIC

ELEONORA ZOUGANELI

On Different Paths

17 – 23 June

Athens

24 – 29 June

Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus

STUDIO RESIDENCY

Parodos

As part of the International Network

of Ancient Drama

Odeon of Herodes Atticus | Classical music events & a dance performance you should include in your visit to Athens.

At the foot of the Acropolis hill, just being at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a unique experience in itself. For another year, the Athens Epidaurus Festival has invited world famous musicians, orchestras, and artists to perform at the historical Roman Odeon. Our suggestions for nine classical music events and a dance performance follow.

10 July, THE PHILHARMONIC BRASS – PHILIPPE AUGUIN

Works by Gershwin, Williams, Morricone, Shostakovich, Verdi, Mascagni, Dvořák

The Philharmonic Brass comprises eminent musicians spanning three generations with close ties to both the Berlin and the Vienna Philharmonic. Under the baton of beloved Maestro Philippe Auguin, they are expected to offer us an unforgettable concert experience, performing popular film score pieces and classical works alike.

12 July, ATHENS STATE ORCHESTRA – LUKAS KARYTINOS – KHATIA BUNIATISHVILI

Works by Tchaikovsky and Bartók

Thanks to a fiery combination of talent, virtuosity, and brilliance, Georgian piano superstar Katia Buniatishvili captivates her audiences. She will perform perhaps the most popular piano concerto of all time, Tchaikovsky’s No. 1. The Athens State Orchestra and acclaimed conductor Lukas Karytinos will transform themselves into… soloists in Bella Bartók’s iconic Concerto for Orchestra.

16 July, JAKUB JÓZEF ORLIŃSKI, IL POMO D’ORO

Beyond

The Polish award-winning counter tenor Jakub Józef Orliński enchants us not only with his ‘eerily beautiful’ voice but also as a breakdancer. With Il Pomo d’Oro, they have introduced a new generation of listeners to Early music: Orliński’s live recorded performance of Vivaldi’s Vedrò con mio diletto has over 11,000,000 views on YouTube. Beyond comprises early Baroque compositions that will be presented in a highly anticipated and unconventional evening.

Starting time: 9pm unless otherwise noted.  

English surtitles in all Greek theater productions and Greek surtitles on opening night for persons with hearing impairment.

Access Metro station: Acropoli 

Ticket points of sale: 

Athens Epidaurus Festival:

Info point City of Athens, Syntagma square

Mon – Fri 9am-8pm | Sat 10am – 6pm

Odeon Of Herodes Atticus

Mon-Fri 10am-2pm & on performance days 6pm-9pm

Online sales

aefestival.gr | more.com 

Persons with disabilities: tameia@aefestival.gr

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