Sophocles Oedipus Tyrannus: August 18 at the 9th Andros International Festival
THEATER
Sophocles Oedipus Tyrannus
Open Theatre of Chora
Friday 18 August at 21:00
Sophocles Oedipus Tyrannus Directed by Simos Kaklas
25 & 26 August at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and on tour throughout Greece
One of the leading ancient tragedies, Sophocles' "Oedipus Tyrannus" is presented at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus on 25 & 26 August, as part of the Epidaurus Festival, and on tour throughout Greece, directed by Simos Kakala with Yannis Stankoglou in the title role and Marilita Lampropoulou as Iokastis. Production Theatrical Happenings Iasmos.
With them a group of important actors: Yannis Dalianis, Christos Malakis, George Amoutzas, Simos Kakalas, Panagos Ioakim and 5 other actors. The musician on stage is Fotis Siotas, who has composed the music of the show.
The translation is by Giorgos Blanas, the sets are by Yannis Katranitsas, the movement is by Sophia Paschou, the lighting is by Alekos Yannaros and the design of the masks, which are a structural element of the performance, is by Martha Foka.
Oedipus is confronted with his destiny, which he has been trying to escape since he was born. The oracle received by his father, King Laius of Thebes, is confirmed in the worst possible way. Oedipus unknowingly becomes a patricide, marries his mother Jocasta and ascends himself to the throne of Thebes. The tragic truth is soon revealed, confirming that man cannot escape his fate.
Oedipus Tyrannus is considered one of the most beloved and much-played works of ancient Greek literature, in our country and worldwide, travelling the Greek spirit and its timeless messages to the whole of humanity.
Note by Simos Kaklas
Never before in the history of humanity have we "seen" so far into the universe and so deeply into man. Too often on the brink of disaster we find that the evil we are fighting is ourselves. The face of Oedipus is humanity itself in the mirror. Having found the culprit, he finds himself at the point where he urgently has to make a choice, even at the last moment, even having already made the greatest mistake.
In this performance, seen as a ritual of purification, a group of masked elders form the chorus, twisting, mourning and agonizing. Through this dance the tragic figures of Oedipus, Jocasta, Tiresias and Creon are revealed.
COEFFICIENTS
Translation: Giorgos Blanas
Directed by: Simos Kakalas
Dramatic editing: Elena Triantafyllopoulou
Sets-Costumes: Yiannis Katranitsas
Music: Fotis Siotas
Motion: Sofia Pashou
Lighting design: Alekos Giannaros
Masks: Martha Fokas
Assistant director: George Pavlou
Stage designer's assistant: Sofia Theodorakis
Makeup: Sissy Petropoulou
Photos: Patroklos Skafidas
Social media: Ideation
Graphic designer: Yannis Stamatopoulos
Trailer: Michael Mavromoustakos
Tour manager: Eleni Spetsioti
Production execution: Kart Productions – Maria Xanthopoulidou
Production: Theatrical Events Iasmos
DISTRIBUTION
Oedipus: Yannis Stankoglou
Jocasti: Marilita Lampropoulou
Creon: Yiannis Dalianis
Teiresias: Christos Malakis
Messenger: Giorgos Amoutzas
Herald: Simos Kakalas
Servant: Panagos Ioakim
Dance (alphabetical): Giorgos Amoutzas, Markos Gettos, Panagos Ioakeim, Simos Kakalas, Apostolos Kamitsakis, Augustinos Koumoulos, Marilita Lampropoulou, Giorgos Loxas, Christos Malakis, Konstantinos Moraitis, Yannis Dalianis, Pavlos Pavlidis, Yannis Stankoglou
Musician on stage: Fotis Siotas
Ticket Prices: General admission €20 and reduced (Student, unemployed, disabled) €15
Presale: Sold Out
