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Ancient Theater of Epidaurus - "Prometheus Bound" by Aeschylus, August 20th to 22nd 2021

Άρης Μπινιάρης Προμηθέας Δεσμώτης Επίδαυρος, Θέατρο Πορεία στην Επίδαυρο, Poreia Theatre with Municipal and Regional Theatre of Crete Aris Biniaris

"Prometheus Bound", the shocking tragedy of Aeschylus, is presented at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, translated by George Blanas and directed by Aris Biniaris, with a strong cast of protagonists and Giannis Stankoglou in the role of Prometheus.
"ἀλλ᾽ ἐκδιδάσκει πάνθ᾽ ὁ γηράσκων χρόνος..."

For his sophomore appearance at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, director Aris Biniaris continues his research on ancient tragedy, with a new production of Prometheus Bound. The actors draw on the rhythmical qualities of the poetic text, converting them into stage action through their bodies and voices. Against the backdrop of a pulsating, live soundscape, the performers bring to life the characters of an age-old but invariably timely story. "A story, that can be perceived as bleak commentary on the present or as a bright hope for the future", in the director’s own words. Yannis Stankoglou portrays the title character, a timeless symbol of resistance to power.

Άρης Μπινιάρης Προμηθέας Δεσμώτης Επίδαυρος, Θέατρο Πορεία στην Επίδαυρο, Poreia Theatre with Municipal and Regional Theatre of Crete Aris Biniaris
Άρης Μπινιάρης Προμηθέας Δεσμώτης Επίδαυρος, Θέατρο Πορεία στην Επίδαυρο, Poreia Theatre with Municipal and Regional Theatre of Crete Aris Biniaris

Contributors
Translated by Giorgos Blanas
Directed by Aris Biniaris
Musical composition Fotis Siotas
Set design Magdalini Avgerinou
Costume design Vasiliki Syrma
Lighting design Alekos Anastasiou
Movement - Choreography Evi Oikonomou
Dramaturgy consultant Elena Triantafyllopoulou
Metrical analysis of original text Kaiti Diamantakou
Scientific associate Katerina Diakoumopoulou
Assistant to the director Dora Xagorari
Assistant to the set designer Xenia Papatriantafyllou
Assistant to the costume designer Alexandros Garnavos
Assistant to the lighting designer Nafsika Christodoulakou
Props - Sculptures Dimitra Kaisari Workshop
Make-up Evi Zafeiropoulou
Production: Poreia Theatre
Co-production Municipal and Regional Theatre of Crete
Production manager Stella Giovani
Executive producer Vasileia Taskou
Production Gr Entertainment World LTD
Musician on stage Nikos Papaioannou cello, effects

Cast 
Yannis Stankoglou (Prometheus), Aris Biniaris (Kratos), Konstantinos Georgalis (Bia / Follower of Oceanus & Hermes), David Malteze (Hephaestus / Follower of Oceanus & Hermes), Alekos Syssovitis (Oceanus), Iro Bezou (Io), Ioannis Papazisis (Hermes), Katerina Dimati, Grigoria Metheniti (Followers of Kratos and Bia)

Chorus 
Andrianna Andreovits, Nancy Boukli, Katerina Dimati, Fiona Georgiadi, Grigoria Metheniti, Alexia Sapranidou, Dimitra Vitta, Dora Xagorari, Leoni Xerovasila

Άρης Μπινιάρης Προμηθέας Δεσμώτης ηθοποιοί, Prometheus Bound of Aris Biniaris in Epidaurus actors

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?
With Aeschylus' "Prometheus Bound", the Poreia Theater attempts its first descent into the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, in co-production with the Municipal and Regional Theatre of Crete.
Poreia Theatre at Victoria was founded in 1998 by the director, actor and translator Dimitri Tarlow, and is located in the center of Athens. Its repertory covers a wide range of plays, from ancient Greek and Shakespearean drama to contemporary plays from all over the world and commissions to Greek playwrights.
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.

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