Le Supplici

Work of | Eschilo
Project and supervision | Fernando Balestra
Translation | Louis Godart
Direction | Tatiana Alescio
Music | Joe Schittino
Scenes | Toni Fanciullo
Costumes | Marcella Salvo
Choreographies | Aurelio Gatti

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

Palasgo | Giacinto Palmarini
Danao | Francesco Alderuccio
Araldo | Davide Sbrogio’