In Epidaurus this year, we will watch eight performances, from July 1st to August 20th 2022. Five Greeks, a German, a Lithuanian and a Dutch director submit their proposals and stage perceptions on the ancient drama or its transcription.
Performances
1 - 2 July 2022
Alcestis by Euripides
SCHAUSPIELHAUS BOCHUM - JOHAN SIMONS
(International Co-production - World Premiere)
8 - 9 July 2022
Medea by Bost
NATIONAL THEATER - GIANNIS KALAVRIANOS
(Premiere)
15 - 16 July 2022
The Persians by Aeschylus
DIMITRIS KARANTZAS
(Premiere)
22 - 23 July 2022
Agamemnon by Aeschylus
RESIDENZTHEATER - ULRICH RASCHE
(International Co-production - World Premiere)
29 - 30 July 2022
Ajax by Sophocles
NATIONAL THEATER - ARGYRIS XAFIS
(Premiere)
5 - 6 August 2022
Antigone by Sophocles
CESARIS GRAUŽINIS
(Premiere)
12 - 13 August 2022
Helen by Euripides
NATIONAL THEATER OF NORTHERN GREECE - VASSILIS PAPAVASSILEIOU
19 - 20 August 2022
Iphigenia in Aulis by Euripides
THEMIS MOUMOULIDIS
(Premiere)
July 1st - August 20th 2022 - Every Friday and Saturday
Creative employment of children in Epidaurus (during the performances at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus) - For children 5 - 12 years old.
The successful theatrical-pedagogical program, begins again, bringing closer to children the wonderful and mysterious universe of ancient myths. While the adults watch the performance at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus undisturbed, the children are busy creatively, approaching the content of the same play. The program is coordinated by the theatrical expert Elli Gabriel, in collaboration with a group of experienced theater educators and teachers of music-kinetic and aesthetic education.
Tips
All performances start at 21:00 and are played with Greek and English surtitles.
The theater's car park has plenty of spaces for cars and coaches.
Wheelchair users are granted vehicular access to the square of the theatre. Special adapted portable toilets are available.
For any inconvenience and delay to be avoided, due to the current Covid-19 health measures, you are advised to arrive 90΄ before the start of each performance.
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
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 Athens and Epidaurus Festival is Greece’s leading cultural Organisation and one of the oldest continuously running festivals in Europe, spanning now 66 years of vivid cultural presence.
Theatre director Katerina Evangelatos was appointed Artistic Director in September 2019.
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.
