National Theatre of Greece presents Alkestis at Ancient Theatre of Dion

The National Theatre of Greece is presenting a production of Euripides' tragedy, Alkestis, at the Ancient Theatre of Dion on August 22. The performance is part of the 55th Olympus Festival.

Directed by Dimitris Karanzas, the production is described as a modern political parable that explores themes of gender, power, and social responsibility. The play examines the sacrifice of Alkestis, who offers herself to save her husband, Admetus. The staging is characterized as a contemporary experimental work that integrates music, sound, and movement to create a fluid, psychological landscape.

The cast includes Iro Bezou as Alkestis, Kostas Nikoulis as Admetus, Giannis Niarros as Admetus, and Giorgos Zougouris as Hercules.