2012-2
The 48th Cycle of Classical Plays

The Greek Theatre Syracuse

May / June 2012

Prometheus by Aeschylus The Bacchae by EuripidesThe Birds by Aristophanes

Immagine della stagione

  • Prometheus

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    Prometheus is chained to a rock at the order of Zeus for having lavished favours on the mortals. But the Titan is in the possesion of a dangerous secret... ... more »

  • The Bacchae

    2012
    The God Dionysus arrives in Thebes to punish those who have denied his divine nature. A dionysiac  frenzy spreads throughout the city possessing the minds of its inhabitants.. ... more »

  • The Birds

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    The Athenians Pithetaerus and Euelpides decide to take up residence in the free world of the birds and to build Cloud-cukoo-land. However, the new city is soon corrupted.. ... more »