THE BACCHAE Comes To Greek National Opera Alternative From 7/11

The ancient Greek tragedy THE BACCHAE is coming to the Greek National Opera Alternative, opening on July 11.

THE BACCHAE is concerned with two opposite sides of human nature: the rational and civilized side, which is represented by the character of Pentheus, the king of Thebes, and the instinctive side, which is represented by Dionysus. This side is sensual without analysis, it feels a connection between man and beast, and it is a potential source of divinity and spiritual power.

In Euripides' plays, the gods represent various human qualities, allowing the audience to grapple with considerations of the human condition. THE BACCHAE says that it is perilous to deny or ignore the human desire for Dionysian experience; those who are open to the experience will find spiritual power, and those who suppress or repress the desire in themselves or others will transform it into a destructive force.

For tickets and more information, please visit http://www.nationalopera.gr/en/event/vakhai-/