At the centre of the site is the Ancient Theatre of Epidavros, built in the 4th century BC. It is still remarkably preserved, with its stone seating rising in a near-perfect curve. The acoustics are precise enough that even the smallest sounds carry from the stage to the highest rows. This UNESCO World Heritage Site inspired Cassandra’s Epidavros design, which pays homage to its continued story, placing a pearl at the centre of her ridged and circular design that reflects the fourteen thousand seats the amphitheatre originally had.

Today, the amphitheatre is not just a monument. As part of the Athens Epidavros Festival, performances continue to take place throughout the summer. Ancient dramas by Sophocles and Euripides are staged alongside contemporary works, allowing the space to be experienced as it was intended. If you are travelling through mainland Greece this summer, Epidavros is worth the visit.

Saturday 20 June 2026
Opera: Medea by Luigi Cherubini — New production by the Greek National Opera.

Friday 3 & Saturday 4 July 2026
Theatre: The Persians by Aeschylus (directed by Christos Theodoridis).

Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July 2026
Theatre: Alcestis by Euripides — National Theatre of Greece production directed by Dimitris Karantzas.

Friday 24 & Saturday 25 July 2026
Theatre: Eirene (Peace) — A revisit to Aristophanes’ work by Nikos Karathanos.

Friday 31 July & Saturday 1 August 2026
Theatre: The Trojan Women by Euripides — National Theatre of Greece production directed by Eleni Efthymiou.

Friday 7 & Saturday 8 August 2026
Dance/Theatre: Antigone — Greek debut by Alan Lucien Øyen, inspired by Sophocles.

Friday 21 & Saturday 22 August 2026
Theatre: Lysistrata by Aristophanes — National Theatre of Northern Greece, directed by Asterios Peltekis.

Friday 28 & Saturday 29 August 2026
Theatre: Ion by Euripides — Production by Cyprus Theatre Organisation, directed by Thomas Moschopoulos.