Ornithes (1987)

Original id: 
8147
Start date: 
10 July 1987
End date: 
11 July 1987
Degree of relationship to ancient play: 
Translation
Production notes: 
The controversial 1959 production of Ornithes by Koun (ID 580) was revived in 1960 (ID 427) and its popularity led it to be repeatedly revived with international tours throughout the 1960s and beyond. This was the first revival to be staged after Koun's death.
Media of production: 
Stage-play
Languages: 
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Ancient works:

Information related to this production

Person Role Notes
Manos Chatzidakis Composer
Ioannis Degaïtis Actor Priest
Karolos Koun (1908-1987) Director the production followed Koun's direction
Giorgos Lazanis Actor Peisthetairos
Pantelis Papadopoulos Actor Euelpides
Ioannis Tsarouchis (1910-1989) Set & Costume Designer
Venue Festival Dates Notes
Ancient Odeion of Herodes Atticus (Athens, Attica, Greece) 9 July, 1987 to 10 July, 1987

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Ornithes (1987), accessed at http://www.apgrd.ox.ac.uk/productions/production/8147 <27 April 2024>