The text will be published as part of the FestivalΆs newly launched theatre book series, featuring Nikos A. Panagiotopoulos, in this performance directed by talented Argyro Chioti in her debut at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.

The play will be presented in a new, modern Greek translation by poet and translator Nikos A. The poetic duel between Euripides and Aeschylus is sidesplittingly funny as well as giving us food for thought, especially in our current times of cultural poverty, with poetry more instrumental than ever in securing some form of social unity. Special thanks to Municipality of Moschatos - Tavros for their hospitality, the Culture, Sports & Youth Organisation of the City of Athens (OPANDA), and the Onassis Culture Centre.Does Poetry have a place in a seemingly prosperous society? In this hilarious and thoughtful satire, Aristophanes depicts a descent to the Underworld, in quest of the poet that will save the ailing city. Special leather props Kostas VlachopoulosĬast (in order of appearance) Evi Saoulidou (Xanthias), Maria Kechagioglou (Dionysus), Michalis Valasoglou (Heracles), Manuk Κaryotakis (Corpse), Efthimis Theou (Charon, Aeacus, Pluto), Georgina Chryskioti (Maid, First Hostess), Chara Kotsali (Second Hostess), Dimitra Vlagopoulou (Servant), Akilas Karazisis (Euripides), Νikos Chatzopoulos (Aeschylus), Kostas Koroneos (Coryphaeus)Ĭhorus of Frogs and Initiates Georgina Chryskioti, Manuk Karyotakis, Kostas Koroneos, Chara Kotsali, Spyros Mastoras,, Efthimis Theou, Michalis Valasoglou, Dimitra VlagopoulouĮxecutive producer Maria Dourou / VASISTAS Music box constructed by Lefteris Chavoutsas Physical coaching - Acrobatics Manuk KaryotakisĪssistant to the director Katerina KotsouĪssistant to the set designer Anna ZouliaĪssistant to the costume designer - Special props Aella Tsilikopoulouĭramaturgy consultant Elyssa Brunel LeydetĬostume construction Litsa Moumouri - Efi Karantasiou Panagiotopoulos’ new translation, with an introduction and a complete list of previous productions of the play by Professor Agis Marinis.ĭue to the ongoing pandemic, all performance dates are subject to change The text will be published as part of the Festival’s newly launched theatre book series, featuring Nikos A.

Does Poetry have a place in a seemingly prosperous society? In this hilarious and thoughtful satire, Aristophanes depicts a descent to the Underworld, in quest of the poet that will save the ailing city.

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