Reviews | “Bacchae”
Bookpress, 22 March 2018
Aris Biniaris did what he described before the show in his interviews: an ancient tragedy as a rock show. In fact, he did something more, he dug deeper and linked the live wires that fuel what tragedy is and what rock is.
Protagon.gr, 22 March 2018
A concert-like version of Bacchae with live music moving through the electrified areas of rock and punk, with god Dionysus turning into a rock star on mic, evoking the vocal shouts of Pavlos Sidiropoulos and Giannis Aggelakas.
Kathimerini, 23 March 2018
For 67 minutes, we watched something magical and whole, something contemporary and inspired, something founded on solid ground and flying towards the new.
Artplay.gr, 23 March 2018
I don’t wish to exaggerate but, having seen all the Greek performances of “Bacchae” after 1970, I believe that this one, by Aris Biniaris, is the best. You should definitely watch it!
Totetartokoudouni, 24 March 2018
A truly groundbreaking performance of Euripides’ Bacchae by the director Aris Biniaris and an amazing cast. I would also like to point out the great original music of Victor Couloumbis and Panos Sardelis.
apotis4stis5.com, 25 March 2018
It is a fervently applauded indisputable artistic success. A remarkably thoughtful approach to the fundamentals of tragedy.
Efimerida ton Syntakton, 26 March 2018
The image which emanated from the performance was that of a worldly ritual, whose Church kindly reflected the fervor of the first believers, scenically performing their memory. And this new Church adapted the sonic “dramaturgy” of Bacchae into punk-rock and heavy metal energy, executing accordingly the subversive aberration of Dionysus (who we shall not forget that becomes the new institutional State).
Athens Voice, 26 March 2018Investigative, pulsating and captivating, the Bacchae directed by Aris Biniaris seek the theatrical experience through the energy of movement, music and symbolism.
Athinorama, 27 March 2018
Rock anthem to Dionysus, dance theater and ancient tragedy in perfect harmony and with absolute respect for the ancient text. Or rather a ritual on stage?
Monopoli, 27 March 2018