Ex Machina: Academia, International festival for professional and youth ancient theatre in Bulgaria
Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 3
Ancient Theater

Ex Machina: Academia returns to Plovdiv this May!
Antiquity is modern, and ancient Greek theatre is young. The theatrical mask is alive and will bring together hundreds of young artists and international guests. For the second consecutive year, the stage of the Ancient Theatre will host performances of classical drama. The event will be opened by a representative of the Roman Senate, Salvo Poliese. The festival is part of the international network of ancient theatres, with partners from Italy, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, and Bulgaria.

Programme:
May 2
12:00 – Official opening
12:30 – “In Praise of Folly” – Lyceum “L. Pepe – A. Calamo”, Ostuni
A myth-inspired adaptation for a contemporary theatrical narrative
based on Euripides and Erasmus of Rotterdam
13:30 – 14:00 – Intermission
14:00 – “Phaedo” by Plato – Ancient Theatre “Ognyan Radev”, Sofia
15:00 – 15:30 – Intermission
15:30 – “Helen” by Euripides – Experimental Lyceum, Larissa
16:30 – 17:00 – Intermission
17:00 – 18:00 – “Prometheus” – National High School for Stage and Screen Arts, Plovdiv
18:00 – 18:30 – “Hades and Persephone” – “Fun Science”, Sofia
19:00 – Discussion, awards ceremony and cocktail

May 3
10:00 – 10:30 – Presentation of the game “Urban Labyrinth” in the Old Town of Plovdiv
10:30 – 12:00 – “Urban Labyrinth” across Plovdiv

The festival is supported by Plovdiv Municipality.