13th International Greek Drama

1-31 July

Now in its 13th year, the ethos of the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama shows how ancient theatre is interpreted by modern companies from all over the world.

This year, throughout July, nine companies from six countries of Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean present well-known favourites such as ‘Medea’ and ‘Antigone’ alongside lesser-known but equally riveting productions like ‘Thebaid’ and ‘Alcestis’.

The performances take place at the Ancient Odeon of Paphos, the Curium Ancient Theatre in Limassol and the Makarios III Amphitheatre in Nicosia.

The festival is presented by the Cyprus Centre of the International Theatre Institute which was founded 32 years ago. The Centre’s contribution to the Cypriot theatre community is considerable. Through visits of international playwrights, directors and scenographers, the Cypriot theatre community had the opportunity to become acquainted with the global theatrical trends and to bring these developments to local audiences.

Antigone - Meckenburg state ballet - Germany

1 July - Paphos Acient Odeon

2 July - Curium Acient Theater Limasson

3 July - Makarios Amphitheatre Nicosia

La Passione Delle Troiane - Cantieri teatrali koreia - Italy

7 July - Paphos Acient Odeon

8 July - Makarios Amphitheatre Nicosia

The Libation Bearers - Thessalian Theatre - Greece

8 July - Paphos Acient Odeon

9 July - Curium Acient Theater Limasson

10 July - Makarios Amphitheatre Nicosia

Media - National theatre Marin sorescu craiova - Romania

11 July - Paphos Acient Odeon

12 July - Curium Acient Theater Limasson

13 July - Makarios Amphitheatre Nicosia

Thebaid - Anerada theater - Cyprus

14 July - Paphos Acient Odeon

Clouds - Cyprus theater - Cyprus

14 July - Paphos Acient Odeon

Electra - Dance theatre Roes - Greece

21 July - Paphos Acient Odeon

22 July - Curium Acient Theater Limasson

23 July - Makarios Amphitheatre Nicosia

Alcestis - National theatre of Greece

25 July - Paphos Acient Odeon

27 July - Makarios Amphitheatre Nicosia

Iphigenia at Aulis - Herzliya ensemble - Israel

29 July - Paphos Acient Odeon

30 July - Curium Acient Theater Limasson

31 July - Makarios Amphitheatre Nicosia