Cezaris Graužinis – National Theatre of Northern Greece
Seven Against Thebes
by Aeschylus
King Oedipus abdicates in favour of his two sons in the aftermath of horrific familial revelations. Although the brothers initially agree to take turns ruling Thebes, Eteocles does not keep his end of the bargain. A furious Polynices joins forces with Adrastus, king of Argos, and raises an army against Thebes. Seven captains of the two opposing armies meet at the seven gates of the city. Eteocles and Polynices confront each other at the seventh gate. With Thebes under siege, Eteocles, the main tragic character, attempts to strike back in what turns out to be a doomed battle with no clear-cut winner. One of the most successful performances of last year’s Festival, Seven Against Thebes is repeated this year, kicking off the Epidaurus Festival 2017 programme. An exploration of our commonly shared survival instincts and how these instincts are compatible with our fundamental need to remain human, despite our fears, insecurity, and despair.
For mature audiences only
With English surtitles
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