Promethiade
International theatre festival in UNESCO World Heritage sites Epidauros (GR), Istanbul (TR) and Essen (D)
Promethiade / Photo: Rimini Protokoll
The mythological figure of Prometheus symbolises the beginnings of a shared culture in Europe and has inspired generations of poets, musicians and artists. In "Promethiade" artists from Germany and abroad investigate the contemporary relevance of this great liberator and cultural catalyst from classical mythology. This unique theatrical project will be staged in July and August at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Athens, Istanbul and Essen.
In the "Promethiade" contemporary artists investigate the modern-day relevance of the classical myth of Prometheus as liberator and promoter of culture.
• Theodoros Terzopoulos and visual artist Jannis Kounellis in Hagia Irene start the project off with "Prometheus Bound" by Aeschylus.
• Rimini Protokoll are working on a new theatrical concept of the myth for the Epidaurus Theatre.
May 25 - August 5, 2010
World heritage site Zollverein, Essen
Tickets: 0201 812 22 00
"Promethiade" is a joint project by Stiftung Zollverein, Essen, Istanbul2010, Attic Festival, Athens and the European Capital of Culture RUHR.2010, sponsored by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media.