THEATRE

"The Persians" by Aeschylus

From 15 July to 16 July 2022 · EPIDAYROS

Venue Details

Epidaurus

Epidaurus Ancient Theater

Nafpliou - Epidavrou Road

The Persians as a tragedy of humanity, a micro-system reflecting on issues of existence and co-existence which have remained unresolved over the centuries. Boasting a stellar cast, Dimitris Karantzas’ production raises crucial questions: What constitutes “society”? And what about the equal inclusion of all citizens? What is signified by a persistent attachment to power or by the need of believing to a guide, human or divine, amid a ravaged world?

Different sections of the ancient theatre, the coilon and the orchestra, come together to “participate” in a public debate about the difficulty in conceding defeat and the awkwardness of moving on. Volunteers will gradually enter the theatre, seeking to pick up the thread of their existence

Αrtists:
Translated by Panagiotis Moullas
Directed by Dimitris Karantzas
Dramaturgy collaboration - Photos - Visual design - Video: Geli Kalampaka
Set design: Cleo Boboti
Lighting design: Dimitris Kasimatis
Costume design: Ioanna Tsami
Movement: Tasos Karachalios
Musical composition - Live performance: George Poulios
Vocal coaching - Composition: Henri Kergomard
Assistant to the director: Marissa Farmaki
Assistant to the set designer: Filanthi Bougatsou
Assistant to the costume designer: Ifigenia Daoudaki

Cast:
Reni Pittaki, Christos Loulis, Giorgos Gallos, Michalis Ikonomou, Yannis Klinis, Alexia Kaltsiki, George Poulios, Theodora Tzimou, Aeneas Tsamatis, Ilias Moulas, Manos Petrakis, Tasos Karachalios, Vasilis Panagiotopoulos et al.

Co-production: Athens Epidaurus Festival – “To Theatro” – 2023 EΛEVΣIS European Capital of Culture.

With Greek and English surtitles.

As part of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2022. Translated by Panagiotis Moullas. Directed by Dimitrs Karantzas. Cast: Reni Pittaki, Christos Loulis, Giorgos Gallos, Michalis Ikonomou.

Ticket Details

VIP 70€ • Zone Α΄ 55€ • Zone Β΄ 40€/ Students/ 65+ 35€ • persons with disabilities 5€ • Upper tier 30€, 20€, 15€, 12€

Audiences who have purchased concessions must show supporting documents upon admission. Otherwise, admission will not be allowed.

Discount package 15-25 June

Audiences who will purchase or have already purchased a ticket for The Persians (15-16/7) can use their ticket barcode to get a 50% discount for another ticket for Alcestis (1-2/7) or Agamemnon (22-23/7) at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. The offer is available for all seating zones except for the two low-price upper tier zones).

Audiences who will purchase or have already purchased a ticket for one of the two international co-productions held at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus – Alcestis or Agamemnon – can use their ticket barcode to secure a 50% discount for another ticket for the other international co-production. The offer is available for all seating zones except for the two low-price upper tier zones.

Holders of the FESTIVAL FRIEND card have a 50% discount for both international co-productions held at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus (Alcestis and Agamemnon). The offer is available for all seating zones except for the two low-price upper tier zones.

Audiences who have already purchased a ticket for both international co-productions held at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus – Alcestis and Agamemnon ­– and cannot benefit from the above offer, can have a 50% discount for one Festival production presented at Peiraios 260 or the Odeon of Herodes Atticus between 15 and 25 June, after submitting a request to [email protected] or to the Festival box office.

*The offer does not apply to concessions. Furthermore, after the offer is redeemed, the same barcode cannot be used to unlock other discount offers.

Cuándo

From 15 July to 16 July 2022