Edipo a Colono

Work of | Sofocle
Translation | Giovanni Cerri
Direction | Daniele Salvo
Music | Marco Podda
Scenic installation | Massimiliano e Doriana Fuksas
Costumes | Nicola Luccarini
Movements | Dario La Ferla

STORY

Oedipus, a beggar and blind, arrives in the sacred wood of Colono, supported by his daughter Antigone, here according to the oracle he will end his life. At first the choir of old Athenians tries to push him away, then gives in, moved with pity. Ismene, daughter of Oedipus, also arrives and announces the discord of the brothers Eteocles and Polynice who are fighting for the dominion of Thebes.

Ismene reveals the new oracle according to which, dead or alive, Oedipus would bring salvation to his allies; for this reason, from his city, they would seek his favor or have him in their power. A sudden thunder is the sign sent by the gods announcing the imminent death of Oedipus.

CAST

Oedipus | Giorgio Albertazzi
Antigone | Roberta Caronia
Habitant of Corinth | Michele De Marchi
Ismene | Carmelinda Gentile
Teseo | Massimo Nicolini
Creonte | Maurizio Donadoni
Polinice | Giacinto Palmarini