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Festival of Epidaurus – The knights by Aristophanes – 25-26-27/06/2021

10,00

Duration:
4,5 - 5 hours
Transport:
Taxi or Minivan
Tour Type:
Private Tour
Group size:
2 to 6 persons
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The National Theatre of Greece presents The Knights, one of Aristophanes’ most explicitly political comedies, featuring a formidable cast under the helm of director Konstantinos Rigos, bringing together different worlds on stage. The main character, Paphlagonian, is inspired by Cleon, the politician who ran the Athens city state in the wake of Pericles’ death and Athenians’ triumphant victory over the Spartans in Pylos (425 BC). Through his portrayal of Cleon, Aristophanes launches a scathing attack on corrupt politicians and demagogues who use power for their own ends. The hilarious plot leads to the eternal question: are cunning, resourcefulness, and depravity typical of politicians, and if so, does the most conniving person invariably prevail on the political arena?
With Greek and English surtitles

Due to the ongoing pandemic, all performance dates are subject to change.

 

Translated by Sotiris Kakisis
Directed and choreographed by Konstantinos Rigos
Music Ted Regklis
Set design Konstantinos Rigos, Mary Tsagari
Costume design Natasa Dimitriou
Lighting design Christos Tziogas
Choreography collaborator Markella Manoliadi
Assistant to the director Angelos Panagopoulos
Musical coaching Melina Paionidou
Second assistant to the director Christina Stefanidi
Assistant to the set designer Alegia Papageorgiou
Assistants to the costume designer Alisa Boulat, Katerina Kostaki
Dramaturg Eva Saraga
Cast (in alphabetical order) Konstantinos Avarikiotis (A Sausage Seller), Stelios Iakovidis (Demos), Kostas Koklas (Cleon), Laertis Malkotsis (Nicias), Panos Mouzourakis (Dimosthenes)
Chorus Konstantinos Bibis, Giannis Charisis, Stefania Goulioti (Coryphaeus) Paris Alexandropoulos, Vassilis Boutsikos, Thanos Grivas, Konstantinos Kaikis, Giannis Karampampas, Alkiviadis Maggonas,  Giorgos Paterakis, Konstantinos Plemmenos, Periklis Siountas, Giorgos Skarlatos, Antonis Stamopoulos, Alexandros Vardaxoglou, Panos Zygouros

Discount:
  • June 25, 2021
  • June 26, 2021
  • June 27, 2021
  • August 30, 2024
Total: 10
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Description

Description

Included
Transportation to and from The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.

Getting there

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is located within the archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Asklepios, in the Argolis prefecture of the Peloponnese. It is a half-hour drive from Nafplio.
Accessibility
Wheelchair users are granted vehicular access to the square of the theatre. Special adapted portable toilets are available.
Please note that the following are not permitted
  1. Entry into the theatre after the start of a performance, except during an interval.
  2. The attendance of children under the age of six.
  3. Smoking, and the consumption of food and drink inside the theatre.
  4. The use of mobile phones during performances.
  5. Entry into the theatre in high heels.
  6. Photography, with or without flash, and sound or video recording during a performance.
  7. The tipping of staff.

Please note that discarded food and drink – and especially chewing gum – can damage this historical monument irreparably. As you leave, therefore, be sure to put all litter and rubbish in the waste baskets provided.

Special offer

Description

Included
Transportation to and from The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.

Getting there

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is located within the archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Asklepios, in the Argolis prefecture of the Peloponnese. It is a half-hour drive from Nafplio.
Accessibility
Wheelchair users are granted vehicular access to the square of the theatre. Special adapted portable toilets are available.
Please note that the following are not permitted
  1. Entry into the theatre after the start of a performance, except during an interval.
  2. The attendance of children under the age of six.
  3. Smoking, and the consumption of food and drink inside the theatre.
  4. The use of mobile phones during performances.
  5. Entry into the theatre in high heels.
  6. Photography, with or without flash, and sound or video recording during a performance.
  7. The tipping of staff.

Please note that discarded food and drink – and especially chewing gum – can damage this historical monument irreparably. As you leave, therefore, be sure to put all litter and rubbish in the waste baskets provided.