Frank Castorf

Is a logo a threat to an ancient theater?

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 20:13

A cynic would say that it's just another of the many online arguments that kick off every so often: The logos of Levi's, McDonalds, Apple, Marlboro and other American corporate giants that make up part of the set in the Greek National Opera's production of "Madama Butterfly" which is currently on at the Herod Atticus Theater have sparked outrage on social media.

‘Medea’ through Castorf’s perspective

Published by Kathimerini on Sat, 05/06/2023 - 14:27

The five lead actresses in this year's "Medea" performance directed by Frank Castorf at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus as part of the Athens Festival: (l-r) Evdokia Roumelioti, Maria Nafpliotou, Sofia Kokkali, Angeliki Papoulia and Stefania Goulioti. The play staged by the German director based on Euripides' "Medea" is expected to be one of the top artistic events of the year in Greece.

Frank Castorf | Athens | June 19 & 20

Published by Kathimerini on Sun, 06/18/2017 - 10:43

The Greek Festival pays tribute to the Volksbuehne with a series of performances by directors with the historic German theater company. On Monday and Tuesday, June 19 and 20, the Pireos 260 venue will host outgoing Volksbuehne director Frank Castorf and his production of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's "The Gambler." The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets cost 30-40 euros.