Persae

Aeschylus's Persae is the oldest surviving complete work of ancient Greek drama and simultaneously the first theatrical recording of historical events. As an eyewitness to the Battle of Salamis, Aeschylus created a 'scenic reportage' of war merely eight years after the catastrophe. Directed by Christos Theodoridi, this production features Maria Navpliotou, Dimitris Katalipos, Anastasis Roilos, and Stavros Svingos, supported by an 18-member chorus. Theodoridi approaches the work as a profound anti-war outcry, continuing his artistic exploration of politically charged contemporary issues. The drama centers on twenty-two figures awaiting news of disaster; when the messenger returns from the front, absolute loss reshapes their world. Collective mourning ensues for the dead and the past that vanished with them.