“FRAGMENTS: Euripides”, a theatre/archaeology performance directed by Efthimis Theou, featuring a cast of distinguished Greek theatre artists, will be presented on Wednesday, July 30th, at 7:30 PM at the Ancient Theatre of Mytilene.

In 2022, a papyrus containing fragments of Euripides’ lost plays Polyidos and Ino was discovered in Philadelphia, Egypt. Inspired by this find, the performance “FRAGMENTS: Euripides” delves into the partially preserved works of the Athenian tragedian, presenting a narrative and musical composition that lies at the intersection of theatre and archaeology.

On stage, an unusual, existential excavation unfolds—not of pottery or architecture this time, but of theatrical verses, the words of ancient actors, shattered into small fragments. Five performers/archaeologists, equipped for digging, follow the almost ritualistic process of an archaeological excavation as it progresses over the course of a day. From their trenches emerge glimpses of ancient performances and details of the everyday life of the theatres where these plays were once brought to life.

The performance is organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Mytilene, by the National Theatre of Greece, as part of the program “Discovering Ancient Theatres of Greece”, carried out for the second consecutive year with the support of the Ministry of Culture and in collaboration with the DIAZOMA Association.

Admission is free, but seat reservation is required via the following link:

https://www.ticketservices.gr/event/nt-thrausmata/?lang=el

A limited number of entry tickets will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the entrance of the Ancient Theatre, 60 minutes before the performance begins.

* Although the platform mentions that payment for entry to the archaeological site is required, this will not be necessary for attending the performance.