# Greek theater festivals and performances

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-theater-festivals-and-performances
> Updated: 2026-08-24T13:25:07.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The 36th Ancient Elis Festival and various Greek theater productions are underway, featuring diverse theatrical works across different venues.

At the Ancient Theatre of Elis, the site has resumed hosting cultural performances, including a two-day run of the play ‘Stafidokampos’. Directed by Eirini Doxa-Lamprinopoulou, the production adapts themes from Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’ to the local landscape of the Elis plain. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Culture’s ‘All Greece is a Culture’ program.

Other scheduled productions include a theatrical adaptation of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the Ancient Elis Theater and the comedy ‘Zitetai Pseftis’ (Wanted: A Liar) at the Dodona Stage, which serves as a social commentary on political corruption.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Ancient Theatre of Elis resumes cultural performances

The Ancient Theatre of Elis has reopened for theatrical performances, hosting the play ‘Stafidokampos’ as part of the 36th Ancient Elis Festival.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ancient-theatre-of-elis-resumes-cultural-performances

### 2026-08-24: Greek theater festivals announce upcoming productions in Elis and Dodona

The Ancient Elis Festival and Dodona Stage announce upcoming theatrical performances in Greece, including a new production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and the comedy ‘Zitetai Pseftis’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-theater-festivals-announce-upcoming-productions-in-elis-and-dodona

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