Events

10 June, 8:15 p.m
Drama Theatre - Second Stage

Marin Sorescu National Theatre – Craiova, Romania presents
OEDIPUS REX
by Sophocles

Directed by Declan Donnellan
Translated by Theodor Georgescu, Constantin Georgescu
Set design Nick Ormerod
Assistant director Laurențiu Tudor
Set designer assistants Adelina Galiceanu, Petri Ștefănescu
Original music Cári Tibor
Light design Dodu Ispas
Playwriting consultant Haricleea Nicolau

Declan Donnellan’s performance of the iconic ancient Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex is set in our time.

“Tragedies are not about heroes; they are about us, ordinary people,” says the influential British director. The promenade production of the Craiova theatre invites the audience to take on the role of the citizens of Thebes, witnessing the tragic downfall of King Oedipus as he confronts the truth of his actions and the relentless force of fate. The minimalist staging creates space for intense acting, drawing us closer to this timeless story, which, in the director’s words, “can help us understand what it means to be human”.

Not suitable under 16 years of age

The performance contains non-sexual nudity

The seats for the performance are standing and the audience is on the stage itself while the actors play among them.

With English subtitles.

The event is part of the International Theatre Festival "Varna Summer"

Tickets Price: 45 BGN 

Tickets for all festival events at:
Ticket Centre Festival and Congress Centre - Varna
Blvd. "Slivnitsa", № 2-6
Opening hours:
Every day 10:30-14:15; 15:15-20:00.
Tel. 052/ 608 446
Tickets online: Festival and Congress Center

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