The Epidaurus Festival 2014 will transport you once more to the magic of the ancient Greek theater with select performances prepared by prominent as well as promising directors and protagonists. Under the umbrella of the Greek Festival, every summer Epidaurus brings to life the most glorious moments of the art of theater. The performances this year include traditional and more daring choices and it is certain that they won’t hesitate to face the difficult issues that torment today’s society. The program of the Epidaurus Festival 2014 is as follows:
- Eleni, by Euripides. Director: Dimitris Karantzas (July 5)
- Prometheus Bound, by Aeschylus. Director: Ektoras Lygizos (July 12)
- Philoctetes, by Sophocles. Director: Kostas Filippoglou (July 18-19)
- Hippolytus, by Euripides. Director: Lydia Koniordou (July 25-26)
- The Frogs, by Aristophanes. Director: Giannis Kakleas (August 1-2)
- Bacchae, by Euripides. Director: Angela Brouskou (August 8-9)
- The Persians, by Aeschylus. Director: Nikaiti Kontouri (August 15-16)
It is refreshing and hopeful to see many women directors trying to bring a modern and inquisitive eye to the traditional performances. If we could, we’d watch each and every one, but if we had to choose, we must admit that we are mostly interested in the approach of Philoctetes by the Theater of Patras and definitely in Lydia Koniordou’s Hippolytus. Finally we are certain that the struggle between Angela Brouskou and Euripides’ difficult satyrical drama will have the audience as winners. Hotels in Peloponnese – AKS Porto Heli
