Lysistrata is arguably Aristopohanes’ most popular surviving play and will be performed in Adelaide as part of Festival Hellenika under the direction of Ross Vosvotekas.
First performed in 411 BC, it’s an antiwar, feminist piece about the battle between the sexes, revealing that little has changed in about 3000 years. The women of Greece have grown tired of their men always being at war. Under the direction of an Athenian woman, Lysistrata (which translates to army disbander), they execute a plan to secure peace. Lysistrata’s task is not easy; she must overcome the misogynistic views of her male peers, crotchety members of the older generation and also the increasing libidos of her fellow protestors.
Lysistrata is on at Studio, Holden St Theatres, 34 Holden St, Hindmarsh on May 15-18; 22-25; and 28-31 from 7.00 pm. For tickets visit www.venuetix.com.au
