Network of Ancient Theatres

The International Network of Ancient Theatres aims to design a “prototype” cooperation model with an international aspect for the monitoring, protection and promotion of ancient performance spaces. The first step in this direction is the classification and continuous scientific documentation of the ancient theatres located in the Mediterranean basin. To effectively share this knowledge with people around the world, an online platform that will host and display the scientific contents produced is being developed.

11/11/2022

Demolition of the Expropriated Buildings on the Site of the Ancient Theatre of Acharnes Commences

A few days ago, the demolition of the expropriated buildings that cover a large part of the Ancient Theatre of Acharnes began. This development paves the way for the new phase of the monument’s excavation to follow. The contribution of the EPISKENION citizens movement and its tireless president Ms Maria Micha, an honorary member of

Ancient Theater of Acharnes

10/10/2022

The Great Petros Themelis and the Wonder of Ancient Messene

By Yiannis Rountos* This year’s DIAZOMA Association General Assembly, which took place in Kalamata between September 30 – October 2, in conjunction with a musical event and a tour of the archaeological site of Messene, gave participating members an unforgettable experience. Here are some of the highlights of this annual meeting, which showcases cultural monuments

02/09/2022

MARY ZYGOURI: LYSIS* a therapeutic dream PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE *The term “lysis” is a notion that can be interpreted and applied in manifold ways. In its medical sense, it suggests the occurrence of a crisis. In its philosophical version as death, it means “the disintegration of a body”. From a ritualistic perspective, it entails an illusory, internal, spiritual death or descent, the prerequisite

Ancient Theater of Amphiariou

20/06/2022

Spectacular Ancient Theatres of Greek and Roman Antiquity

Source; themindcircle.com/ancient-theatres Some of the best-preserved and most amazing ancient theatres of Greek and Roman antiquity. Roman Theater at Sabratha, Libya Theatre, capacity of 5,000 people, was constructed of local sandstone with covering and ornamentation of stucco. The whole stage structure was protected by a ceiling sloping down toward the back, supported by wooden beams.

13/06/2022

The Magnificent Ancient Greek Theaters of Messene and Sicyon

Source; Greekreporter.com. The ancient Greek theaters at Messene and Sicyon in the Peloponnese were centers for drama and culture in both ancient times and during the Roman period of Greek history. The ancient Greek theater at Sicyon (present-day Kiato) was built between 303 and 251 BC, but was renovated and altered at least twice by

Ancient Theater of MesseneOdeion (or Ecclesiasterion) of Ancient MesseneAncient Theater of Sicyon

29/05/2022

arte.tv; The [uncertain] Four Seasons Ancient Theatre of Delos – Watch the full programme

Source; arte.tv The uninhabited island of Delos in the Greek Aegean Sea provides a stunning backdrop for a very special performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. The European Union Youth Orchestra together with violinist Diana Tishchenko (violin) and Greek lyre virtuoso Sokratis Sinopoulos perform on 30 May 2022 – ARTE’s 30th birthday The open-air concert is

Ancient Theatre of Delos

31/03/2022

Architecture in the Ancient World – The Pergamon Ancient Theater and The Kazarma Bridge

Source; themind.circle The Pergamon Ancient Theater is the world’s steepest theatre with an angle of about 70 degrees. The Hellenistic theatre is said to have had seating capacity of 10,000 and the cavea (seating area) was the steepest in the ancient world. The magnificent Hellenistic theatre at Pergamon is the centerpiece of the acropolis of

Theater of Epidaurus

01/02/2022

‘There is nothing more magical’: resurrected theatre brings ancient Greece to life

Source; www.theguardian.com Helena Smith in Epidavros New passion for reviving country’s monuments is returning Little Theatre of Epidavros to heart of community For nearly two millennia, the Little Theatre of Epidavros lay underground. Its engraved seats, concentric and tiered, belonged to a world of roots; in this case the roots of an olive grove owned by Christos

Ancient Odeon of EpidaurusAncient theatre of Sparta

12/01/2022

Uncovering Sparta Mythological home of Helen, war-making polis of Leonidas and now a modest municipality: the city is a palimpsest

Source; aeon.co/essays You take delight not in a city’s seven or 70 wonders, but in the answer it gives to a question of yours.’ – from Invisible Cities (1972) by Italo Calvino Unlike other great cities of ancient fame such as Rome, Athens or Jerusalem, Sparta seems to have disappeared off the map. What remains of the legendary

Ancient theatre of Sparta

15/10/2021

Vassilis Lambrinoudakis, Professor Emeritus of Classical Archaeology at the University of Athens -“The Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidauros: New Finds Rewrite the Function and History of the Most Important Sanatorium in Antiquity”

Source; https://hellenic.ucla.edu/ The unexpected finds during recent excavations in the sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidauros shed new light on the origins, cult, and function of Asclepius, the main Divine Healer of the Graeco-Roman world. An amazing ground-floor building that features α peristyle and basement hewn into the rock was excavated at the Tholos, the famous

Ancient Odeon of Epidaurus

03/09/2021

For the first time, works of contemporary art are exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Messene.

Source; daysofart.gr/en The works of sculptor Aphroditi Liti are presented alongside the archaeological finds and offer the viewer a new reading of the ancient statues, miniature sculptures, and votive and burial offerings. Artist Aphrodite Liti, a professor at the School of Fine Arts who has exhibited her works in more than 23 solo exhibitions and more

30/07/2021

In the Anatolian Arena

Source; www.archaeology.org By BENJAMIN LEONARD July/August 2021 During a survey of the ancient city of Mastaura in western Turkey, archaeologists happened upon the stone arches and seats of a large Roman amphitheater, most of which remains underground. Archaeologists Sedat Akkurnaz of Adnan Menderes University and Mehmet Umut Tuncer of the Aydın Provincial Directorate of Culture

01/07/2021

The Magnificent Ancient Greek Theaters of Messene and Sicyon

Source; greekreporter.com By Patricia Claus The ancient Greek theaters at Messene and Sicyon in the Peloponnese were centers for drama and culture in both ancient times and during the Roman period of Greek history. The ancient Greek theater at Sicyon (present-day Kiato) was built between 303 and 251 BC, but was renovated and altered at least

Ancient Theater of MesseneAncient Theater of Sicyon

11/06/2021

Ancient Delphi Theatre Hosts Magical Beethoven Symphony

Source; greekreporter.com By Bella Kontogianni Beethoven Day was marked with enchanting performances of all nine of his symphonies hosted across Europe, including a magical show at the Theater of Delphi in Greece on Sunday. The “musicAeterna” orchestra of Megaron Mousikis Athens Concert Hall, led by beloved Greek-Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis, played a beautiful version of Beethoven’s Symphony no. seven

22/07/2020

Ancient play from Epidaurus in Greece streamed live to a global audience

Source; www.tornosnews.gr/en For the first time, the performance of an ancient Greek play will be streamed live from Epidaurus, on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at 21.00, int.ert.gr reports. In the framework of this year’s Athens and Epidaurus Festival, the National Theatre of Greece will present Aeschylus’s play “The Persians” in Greek with English subtitles. This event is realized

Theater of Epidaurus