Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex Directed by Simos Kakalas
One of the most emblematic ancient Greek tragedies, Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” will be presented at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus during the Athens Epidaurus Festival, and goes on tour all over Greece. Directed by Simos Kakalas and produced by Iasmos Drama School, the play features Yiannis Stankoglou and Marilita Lambropoulou in the leading roles of Oedipus and Jocasta respectively.
The protagonists are accompanied by exceptional performers Yiannis Dalianis, Christos Malakis, Giorgos Amoutzas, Simos Kakalas, Panagos Ioakim, along with five other remarkable actors. Live music is performed on stage by the play’s composer Fotis Siotas.
The play has been translated by Giorgos Blanas. Giannis Katranitsas is in charge of the set design, Sofia Paschou takes care of the movement, and Alekos Giannaros is behind the lighting. The masks, which constitute a crucial element of the play, have been designed by Martha Foka.
Oedipus is confronted with his fate, which he has been trying to escape since his birth. The prophecy that was given to his father Laius, King of Thebes, is confirmed in the worst way. Oedipus unknowingly kills his father, marries his mother Jocasta and ascends to the throne of Thebes. The tragic truth does not take long to reveal itself, confirming that humans cannot escape their fate.
“Oedipus Rex” is one of the most beloved and most performed ancient Greek plays both in Greece and globally, conveying the Greek spirit and its timeless messages across all humanity.
Simos Kakalas’ note
Never before in the history of humankind have we seen so far into the universe and so deep into humanity. Too often, when on the verge of a disaster we realise that the evil we fight against is, in fact, ourselves. Oedipus signifies humankind standing in front of a mirror. Having found the culprit, it is imperative for Oedipus to make a choice, even at the last moment, even after having already committed the gravest error. This performance is seen as a purgative ritual; a group of masked elders constitutes the Chorus which grieves and anguishes, while revealing the tragic figures of Oedipus, Jocasta, Tiresias and Creon.
Oedipus Rex
ARTISTIC & PRODUCTION CREDITS
Translation: Giorgos Blanas
Direction: Simos Kakalas
Dramaturgy: Elena Triantafyllopoulou
Set design – Costume: Giannis Katranitsas
Music: Fotis Siotas
Movement: Sofia Paschou
Lighting: Alekos Giannaros
Masks: Martha Foka
Assistant to the set designer: Sofia Theodoraki
Make-up artist: Sissy Petropoulou
Photography: Manos Ksirouchakis
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Graphic design: Giannis Stamatopoulos
Production delivery: Kart Productions – Maria Ksanthopoulidou
Produced by: Iasmos Drama School
CAST
Oedipus: Yiannis Stankoglou
Jocasta: Marilita Lambropoulou
Creon: Yiannis Dalianis
Tiresias: Christos Malakis
Messenger: Giorgos Amoutzas
Second Messenger: Simos Kakalas
Servant: Panagos Ioakim
Chorus (in alphabetical order): Markos Gettos, Panagos Ioakim, Simos Kakalas, Apostolos Kamitsakis, Augoustinos Koumoulos, Giorgos Loksas, Paulos Paulidis
Live musician on stage: Fotis Siotas
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ADMISSION
GENERAL ADMISSION: € 22
DISCOUNTED ADMISSION (UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, UNEMPLOYED, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES): € 17