At the Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus, the successful Contemporary Ancients Cycle continues for the fourth year, with two performances in a single evening, in conversation with plays that we will also attend at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus: "I, a Servant" by Vangelis Hatzigiannidis, inspired by Euripides' Hecuba, and "Iphigenia / Vora" by Vivian Stergiou, inspired by Iphigenia in Aulis.
At Little Epidaurus, we will also enjoy different types of music, such as classical lieder with our international soprano Mrs. Alexia Voulgaridou, jazz adaptations of Hatzidakis and Tsitsanis by the master of the genre Mr. Dimitris Kalantzis, and a special evening with Eleonora Zouganeli, who will perform popular and traditional repertoire.
In addition, Parodos, the successful inter-artistic research program (studio residency) launched in 2021, continues, with this year's coordinator being the director Simos Kakalas, who will work with young artists on Euripides' Orestes.
Program summary
Theater - Premiere / Contemporary Ancients Cycle / Monologues
July 5th & 6th 2024 - starting 21:30
Directed by Mrs. Ekaterini Papageorgiou:
Iphigenia / Prey by Vivian Stergiou
Inspired by Euripides’ Iphigenia in Aulis
Directed by Mr. Nikos Hatzopoulos
Me, Her Servant by Vangelis Hatziyannidis
Inspired by Euripides’ Hecuba
This modular stage production is directed by Nikos Hatzopoulos and Ekaterini Papageorgiou. The roles are performed by Filareti Komninou (Me, Her Servant) and Eliza Skolidi (Iphigenia / Prey).
As part of its successful Contemporary Ancients Cycle, this year, the Festival commissions the writing of two theatrical monologues inspired by Euripides’ tragedies to Vangelis Hatziyannidis and Vivian Stergiou. Distinguished both in the field of theatre and prose writing, they deliver works that are both exhilarating and taunting, conversing creatively with the Festival’s major productions at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus (Iphigenia in Aulis, Not Hecuba) and subverting the perspective of the tragic heroines with grace and humor.
The roles are performed by Filareti Komninou (Me, Her Servant) and Eliza Skolidi (Iphigenia / Prey).
Music
Saturday, July 13th 2024 - starting 21:30
Alexia Voulgaridou – Jan Roelof Wolthuis (Between Eros, Agape, and Thanatos)
The internationally renowned soprano Alexia Voulgaridou and the Dutch composer and pianist Jan Roelof Wolthuis will be presenting four song cycles on the themes of love, joy, nature, and death.
The concert of the two distinguished musicians will feature works by Schumann, Wagner, Ravel, and Strauss.
Music
Saturday, July 20th 2024 - stating 21:30
Dimitris Kalantzis - Masters’ Voice: Manos Hadjidakis, Vassilis Tsitsanis
One of the most creative and highly acclaimed jazz musicians in Greece, with important collaborations in the Greek and international jazz scene, Dimitris Kalantzis weaves with ease among musical genres and is often inspired by the "classics" of Greek music, with three fascinating albums with jazz arrangements of works by Manos Hadjidakis, Mikis Theodorakis, Kostas Giannidis, Kostas Kapnisis, and others.
In the concert at the Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus, apart from his excellent work on Hadjidakis, we will have the pleasure of hearing for the first time his own jazz "translation" of songs by Vassilis Tsitsanis. An enchanting personal reading in a harmonious musical dialogue.
Music
July 26th & 27th 2024 - stating 21:30
Eleonora Zouganeli - On different paths
Eleonora Zouganeli, one of the most significant performers of the new generation, returns to the Festival, after her excellent concert - tribute to Melina Mercouri, which filled the Odeon of Herodes Atticus to capacity in 2014. With an acoustic mood and a band assembled especially for the performance in the stunning Little Theatre of Epidaurus, the charismatic singer will this time wander through the paths of the Greek folk song, starting from Giorgos Mouzakis’ "Monopati", giving new life to select folk and "archontorebetiko" songs under the guidance of the excellent musician Thomas Konstantinou. An evening full of emotion and memories bridging the past with the present.
Happy festival summer!
Tips
All performances are played with Greek and English surtitles.
Parking for private cars in the parking lot of Old Epidaurus (port). You need to walk about 10 minutes to get to the theater.
For any inconvenience and delay to be avoided, you are advised to arrive 60΄ before the start of each performance.
There is limited parking space; however cars transporting wheelchair users are allowed to park very near the theatre. Festival ushers will help with the transportation from the theatre car park to the venue.
Box office info
One Zone, 5€ - 15€
Purchase online: aefestival.gr, more.com
Purchase by phone: Τ. +30 211 800 8181 (Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00).
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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 Organization and one of the oldest continuously running festivals in Europe, spanning now 67 years of vivid cultural presence. Theatre director Katerina Evangelatos was appointed Artistic Director in September 2019.
The Small ancient theater of Epidaurus dedicated to Dionysus -which in fact is not small, since it can accommodate 6,000 spectators- was built in the 4th century BC and operated for about 7 centuries. Until 1971 it was buried at a depth of 6 meters, totally covered by an olive grove! Its excavation started by Mrs. Evangelia Deilakis in the beginning of the '70s and proceeded rather slowly...
From Nafplio by car, you can be there within 40 minutes tops (39.14 km).
Source
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