About this Activity
Immerse yourself in a captivating theatre performance specially designed as the perfect introduction to some of the most important works of Ancient Greek literature. Suitable for viewers of all ages and educational levels, this performance requires no prior knowledge of the texts to be enjoyed.
The play, with great respect for the original works, blends excerpts from the Odyssey, Women in Power, Medea, Prometheus Bound, Antigone, and Ploutos. It effortlessly moves between tragedy and comedy, offering an engaging experience that will both entertain and educate.
Laugh your way through Ancient Greek theatre as the performance brings the myths and characters to life, while also highlighting the ancient ruins scattered throughout the city of Athens. It’s a fun and insightful way to discover some of the most fascinating stories from Ancient Greece.
Address
5 Markous Avrilious Street, Athens
Collection
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Opening Hours
14 April - 31 October: 21:00 - 22:00.
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Note: Bookings for this attraction need to be confirmed by the supplier. There may be a delay in confirming the booking. You will be notified in the app if your booking is confirmed or prompted to select another date.
1. Click 'Redeem' in the attraction listing and select your desired pass.
2. Pick a date and time in the booking calendar.
3. Wait for confirmation of your booking or select another date if prompted.
4. When your booking is confirmed, show the QR code on your ticket at the entrance.
Highlights
Engaging Theatre Experience - Watch a performance designed to introduce key works of Ancient Greek Literature, accessible to all ages and educational backgrounds.
Classic Greek Texts - Enjoy a seamless blend of excerpts from iconic works such as the Odyssey, Medea, Prometheus Bound, Antigone, and more.
Tragic and Comic Fusion - Experience a captivating show that moves effortlessly between tragedy and comedy, offering a dynamic view of ancient myths.
Interactive Learning - Laugh through Ancient Greek Theatre while bringing the city's ancient ruins to life and learning about fascinating Greek myths.
What To Expect
KOILON Productions presents ‘Medea and Other Friends I Made in Athens', which is under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization. Located in the heart of the historical neighborhood of Plaka at the cultural center of the WEBSTER University, a venue at the foot of the Acropolis with the Erechtheion highlighting the stage’s backdrop.
In an effort to present a performance respectful of ancient Greek theater customs, all the roles, even female ones, are performed by male actors, as was the case in performances in ancient Greece. For this reason, 24 handmade masks are used to represent each character, created by a renowned artist with decades of experience in this field: Yiannis Zimianitis.
The movements of the actors on stage are choreographed by the multi-award-winning choreographer Elvira Bartzokas, while the atmospheric lighting is designed by a talented up-and-coming lighting designer of Athens, Alexandros Politakis. Each costume, designed by Ioanna Grand, pays homage to the first performances of Ancient Greek theatre in the 1950s when the Herodion theatre was excavated.
The script, written by Yiannis Hondrokoukis, has been tailored to relate to a modern audience, and it came to fruition after extensive research on the sources.