Medea
Ancient Theatre at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus, Epidavros, Greece
Description
The National Theatre of Greece presents a landmark piece of modern Greek drama for the very first time at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, through the unique directorial perspective of Yannis Kalavrianos. Written in 1993 in political (Decapentasyllabic) verse, Medea by Bost, or Mentis Bostantzoglou, bearing the masterfully wry, signature style of its author, is a scathing parody on contemporary reality in Greece. The tragic heroine does not kill her children out of amorous jealousy but out of her disappointment for their poor school performance and sinful lifestyles. The prolific playwright employs ancient drama in a playful and comical manner to “criticize critics, puzzle judges, and liberate audiences”.
Event Calendar
Friday, July 8, 2022 - Saturday, July 9, 2022