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Kyiv theater adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey

Overview

The Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater in Kyiv is developing a contemporary adaptation of Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ titled ‘Odysseus, Maeotis’ to reflect the realities of the war in Ukraine. The production features professional actors working alongside active-duty soldiers, including members of the Azov Brigade.

Directed by Ivan Uryvskyi, the play reimagines the epic journey through themes of exile, captivity, and the struggle for identity. Modern warfare elements, such as drones and robotic machines, replace mythological creatures, and the setting is linked to the Sea of Azov near the occupied city of Mariupol. The production aims to explore the necessity of return for military personnel transitioning to civilian life and the reclamation of territory.

The premiere has faced multiple delays resulting from Russian drone attacks.

Entities

Azov Brigade · Daniil Mireshkin · Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theatre · Ukraine · Kyiv

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Azov Brigade and Ivan Franko Theatre adapt the Odyssey

    The Ukrainian Azov Brigade and Ivan Franko Theatre have collaborated on a theatrical adaptation of Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ to reflect the experiences of soldiers and the realities of the war in Ukraine.

  2. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Kyiv theater reimagines Homer’s Odyssey to reflect Ukraine’s war

    A new play in Kyiv, “Odysseus, Maeotis,” reimagines Homer’s epic to reflect the realities of the war in Ukraine, featuring both professional actors and active-duty soldiers.

Sources

artsjournal.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · fr.news.yahoo.com · information.tv5monde.com · mymotherlode.com · newsday.com