Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss discussed the friendship that drives 'Elektra/Persona,' a U.K. National Theatre production fusing Sophocles’ 'Elektra' with Ingmar Bergman’s 'Persona.' Director Benedict Andrews noted the play grew from their bond, involving much 'masking and unmasking.'
The play “Waiting for Orestes” by Lada Kaštelan, based on Sophocles' “Electra” and directed by Livija Pandur, was performed at Mogren Fortress, captivating the Budva audience as part of the XL City Theater festival.
The premiere of Sophocles' tragedy 'Philoctetes,' directed by Cezaris Graužinis, which was originally scheduled for June, will now open the new season of the Youth Theatre in autumn.
An opinion piece explores the timeless relevance of Sophocles' Antigone, discussing how the play reflects the constantly shifting boundaries between concepts like terrorist and freedom fighter, or religious fanatic and righteous believer, making it a philosophical text.
An analysis explores the timeless themes of Sophocles' 'Antigone,' examining how adaptations continue to make its ideas about democracy and theater relevant 2500 years later.
A new, radical interpretation of Sophocles' 'Antigone,' directed by Alan Lucien Øyen, will be presented at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, combining movement, text, and spoken word.
The play 'Waiting for Orestes,' based on Sophocles' 'Electra' but focusing on the mother-daughter conflict, demonstrated the strength of ambient theater at Mogren Fortress.
A theater review praises a production of Sophocles' ancient play "Antigone" at Kaupunginteatteri, noting its intense portrayal that left the audience captivated, despite presenting the over 2,000-year-old text in a surprisingly light manner.
A woman in Patras, Greece, experienced a terrifying ordeal when she was attacked by a pack of stray dogs on Sophocles Street, sustaining several injuries.
The National Theatre is staging a bold new production starring Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss, which fuses Sophocles' ancient Greek tragedy with the works of Ingmar Bergman to explore contemporary themes.
The play 'Waiting for Orestes' by Lada Kaštelan, based on Sophocles' 'Electra' and directed by Livija Pandur, will be performed on Friday, July 10, at 9 PM at Mogren Fortress. The production is from the Croatian National Theatre Varaždin.
The Mayor of Lefkara, Sophocles Sophocleous, has expressed concern over hundreds of dangerous buildings in the district, including crumbling listed properties and abandoned Turkish Cypriot homes.
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has met to determine the eligibility of several Broadway productions, including 'Oedipus,' 'Chess,' and 'Bug,' for upcoming awards.