Lauded for his many hilarious productions of Aristophanes comedies, director Yannis Kakleas returns to Epidaurus, venturing into ancient Greek tragedy for the very first time. The artist will present Euripides’ Orestes, in a modern Greek translation by Giorgos Chimonas.
A play replete with conflicts, plot twists, apologies, and sharp political commentary. Orestes poses questions about generational and gender relations and about social cohesion, all of this brought to life through a stellar cast.
Performance dates
Friday, July 16th 2021
Saturday, July 17th 2021
Sunday, July 18th 2021
Arrival time | Starting time
19:30 | 21:00
Venue
Epidaurus - The famous ancient Τheater
Contributors
Directing – Dramaturgy Yannis Kakleas
Translated by Giorgos Chimonas
Set and costume design Ilenia Douladiri - Yannis Kakleas
Music Stavros Gasparatos
Movement Aris Servetalis
Lighting design Stella Kaltsou
Assistant to the director Angeliki Trobouki
Second assistant to the director Aris Kakleas
Assistant to the costume designer Ioanna Kalavrou
Assistant to the composer Alexandra Katerinopoulou
Assistant to the lighting designer Stevi Koutsothanasi
Production Α Μ Technichoros LP
Cast
Aris Servetalis (Orestes), Mary Mina (Electra), Panos Vlachos (Menelaus), Emilianos Stamatakis (Pylades), Giorgos Psychogios (Tyndareus), Nikoleta Kotsailidou (Helen), Jerome Kaluta (Phrygian)
Chorus
Alkistis Giraud, Ilektra Fragiadaki, Niki Lami, Ioanna Lekka, Danai Moutsopoulou, Matina Pergioudaki, Eliza Skolidi, Anastasia Stylianidi, Katerina Zafeiropoulou
Tips
All performances are played with Greek and English surtitles.
For any inconvenience and delay to be avoided, due to the current Covid-19 health measures, you are advised to arrive 90 minutes before the performance's starting time.
The theater's car park has plenty of spaces for cars and coaches.
Audience buses to and from the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus are available.
Ticketing - Box Office info
Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - box office operates Monday to Thursday 10:00-14:00 and on performance days (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays) 10:30-21:00.
Τ. +30 210-7234567 (Monday to Sunday 09:00-21:00). Purchase online: aefestival.gr
E-mail: tickets@greekfestival.gr
More information here
Not permitted
Entry into the theatre after the start of a performance, except during an interval.
The attendance of children under the age of six.
Smoking, and the consumption of food and drink inside the theater.
The use of mobile phones during performances.
Entry into the theater in high heels.
Photography, with or without flash, and sound or video recording during a performance.
The tipping of staff.
Did you know that?
The famous ancient Τheater of Epidaurus is located within the archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Asklepios, in the Argolis prefecture of Peloponnese. It is a half-hour drive from Nafplio and approximately two hours from Athens.
For intercity bus services to the Ancient Theater especially for the performances, see timetables and tickets Here.