The Tempest

Dates

04.07 — 05.07.2026

Start Time

21.15

Description

Throughout humanity’s ongoing journey, people have ventured into territories entirely foreign to their own nature—and have often chosen to dominate them through the forceful imposition of their “civilization.” Yet the central character of The Tempest, Prospero, ultimately reaches a state of profound maturity through five decisive confrontations. He renounces all forms of violent power and turns instead toward forgiveness.

In Shakespeare’s final play, the wise Prospero—ruler of a domain through the power of his magic—is portrayed as an absolute authority. Like a stage director, he controls nature, human beings, time itself, and the unfolding of events. However, this very power has distanced him from the true nature of humanity, as his knowledge functions primarily as a mechanism of control.

Contributors

Translation: Nikos Chatzopoulos
Dramaturgy, direction: Alexandros Cohen
Music: Giorgos Poulios
Set design: Maria-Simonis Sakalidi-Tsakiri
Costumes: Celebrity Skin
Movement: Sofia Michael
Lighting Design: Alexandros Alexandrou
Assistant Director: Angela Spyropoulou
Graphic Design: Petros Paraschis
Photography: Nikita Kunitskii
Performers: Stavros Tsakiris, Gogo Brebou, Tzini Papadopoulou, Nektaria Giannoudaki, and Emilia Ypsilanti
Musician on stage: Giorgos Poulios
Production director: Lefteris Kotsis
NPO

Hyperion Theatre Company

Information

The event is offered for free by the Ministry of Culture.
Advanced booking is necessary.
Audience members are only requested to pay for the entrance fee to the archaeological site (€10, Reduced: €5).

Duration

75'

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