More than 3,500 recorded productions and over 4,500 documents comprise the rich archival content of the Athens Epidaurus Festival. The archive includes 65 years of cultural wealth, photographs, catalogues, posters, videos, programmes, and promotional materials, reflecting the vitality and diversity of artistic events. The recording, digitization, documentation, and preservation of the archive highlight the artistic and cultural value of the Athens Epidaurus Festival, which for over sixty years has been a beacon of creativity and intercultural communication.
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DiscoverUp to 2005, performance venues included the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the two Epidaurus theatres (the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and the Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus), and the Lycabettus Theatre. During the summer of 2006, a project which sees the expansion of performance venues was put into effect. Four new theatre stages were launched at the former Tsaougoglou factory, at Peiraios 260, courtesy of the National Bank of Greece. In 2017, one extra stage will be launched. It should be noted that various outdoor and closed spaces throughout Attica are also occasionally utilized.
Seeking unconventional, alternative ways of showcasing the Festival venues is a key aspect of the Festival’s new philosophy. Along those lines, the Festival artistic events will from now on also be held during the winter, expanding the summer programme.
