Chorus

The Chorus does not pretend

On 6 August 1879, inhabitants of Lygourio, Argolis, yield their land to the Archaeological Society of Athens, to allow the excavation of the archaeological site of the Asclepeion of Epidaurus (notarial act, number 250).

A Chorus – this group of inhabitants –who will invite other Choruses to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus in the future.

A long table, chairs, a freezer with cold water, and a circular seating arrangement beneath the shadow of a tree. The space of the exhibition is transformed into a welcoming structure that gives birth to hubs and Choral acts.


Passing moments of circular dances, sometimes in the village’s square, and other times in the orchestra of the ancient theatre. Social groups dressing up to celebrate Carnival, teams of workers constructing sets for the Epidaurus’ performances. Videos and photos, sound recordings from archival material with representations of the Chorus in performances, juxtaposed with contemporary artistic works in which another, real, and collective version can be found.


A Chorus of new creators from the Athens School of Fine Arts travels to Epidaurus. They wander and meet with people from the local community; they discuss and listen. Around the table, they read and inspect the Chorus’ functions.


Old men from Soussa, from Pherae, from Thebes, or Athens. Women from Troy, maenads on Mount Cithaeron, Creousa’s handmaidens, sailors from Salamina, farmers. Groups of people – Choruses – this year come to the orchestra of Epidaurus and become the subject(s) in the long table of the exhibition. A point of reading, discussion, and confrontation with groups of citizens, local associations, and theatrical teams of the Town of Epidaurus.

An exhibition, a space of filoxenia / a place of conversations and open dialogue. A condition / a machine of living Chorus...


And, let us not forget, the Chorus dances everywhere.

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Opening Days and Hours

The exhibition’s opening hours are independent from the performances.

Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, 17:00-21:00

Friday, Saturday, 17:00-01:00