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Ancient drama festivals in Greece

Overview

The International Network of Ancient Drama is organizing various theatrical events across Greece during the summer of 2026.

In Ioannina, the Municipal Cultural Centre is hosting the 8th Summer Oracle and 2nd Small Oracle at the archaeological site of Dodoni and other local venues from late August to early September. This program focuses on Euripides’ tragedy ‘Iphigenia in Tauris’ and includes various workshops in acting, translation, and movement.

Additionally, the Municipal Theater of Ioannina will present a production of William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet: A Summer Night’ at the Second Ancient Theatre of Larissa on August 25. This production, directed by Rhenio Kyriazi, utilizes an improvised stage setting within ancient theater ruins.

Entities

Dionysis Kapsalis · DI.PE. THE of Ioannina · William Shakespeare · Rhenio Kyriazi · Second Ancient Theatre of Larissa

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Larissa hosts Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at Ancient Theatre

    The Municipal Theater of Ioannina presents Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet: A Summer Night’ at the Second Ancient Theatre of Larissa on August 25, 2026.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Dodoni in Ioannina to Host 8th Summer Oracle Festival This August

    Ioannina’s Dodoni site hosts the 8th Summer Oracle (28 Aug‑6 Sep 2026), featuring Euripides’ “Iphigenia in Tauris”, workshops and a Zero Company performance.

Sources

ertnews.gr · larissanet.gr · ru.rfi.fr