Ancient culture,
performed now.

A living platform for archaeological heritage ancient theatre, contemporary performance, education, and cultural exchange in Plovdiv.

More than a monument.
A stage, a school, a festival, a field of ideas

We cultivate the Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv as a contemporary cultural ecosystem - where heritage is researched and preserved, classical and contemporary works are created, new audiences are welcomed, and ideas are shared across disciplines and borders.
Rooted in place, open to the world.

Heritage

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Preserving, researching and sharing layers of Plovdiv

Performances

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Classical scripts, New voices, Powerful encounters.

Festival

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EX Machina International Festival for Ancient Theatre

Learning

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Seminars, field schools, and dialogue across disciplines

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Featured production

Antigone

Sophocles / Directed by Diana Dobrescu

A fearless stand for justice. A city divided. An ancient story that speaks with urgency to our time.

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24 - 26 MAY 2025
20:30

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ANCIENT THEATRE
OF PLOVDIV

THE ENSEMBLE

The ensemble gives the stone a voice.

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LEARNING & PROGRAMS

Study. Explore. Create.

Programs for curious minds and courageous artists.

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1

Archaeology & Conservation

Excavation, documentation and site conservation.

2

Field Schools

Hands-on learning on real archaelogical contexts.

3

Classics & Languages

Ancient Greek, Latin and the worlds of antiquity

4

Philosophy & Psychology

From Ancient thought to contemporary perspectives

6

Performance & Voice

Actor training, chorus, movement and classical texts.