ATHENS – Theatre of the No, Athens’ premier English theatre, presents ‘Caligula 2.0’, a darkly comic tragedy, written and directed by acclaimed Norwegian playwright Rolf Alme. This thought-provoking play delves into the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, offering a fresh perspective through the lens of history and myth. As part of an international tour, this performance from Norway will be performed in Athens for a limited engagement on September 17th, 18th, and 19th, followed by a performance in Heraklion.

Featuring an international cast from Ukraine, Poland, Australia, and Norway, Alme’s latest play brings the historical figure of Caligula into the 21st century, reflecting on the current global landscape, while emphasizing universal themes of power, greed, and the inevitable downfall of tyrants.

‘Caligula 2.0’ unfolds the story of a society built on fear and surveillance, where the emperor’s totalitarian system is slowly disintegrating due to endless wars and international sanctions. As the play progresses, audiences are transported to the second year— or perhaps the twentieth— of Caligula’s rule. The emperor, bored and restless, seeks to secure his place in history as the greatest tyrant the world has ever known. Despite his total control over a rich continent, an array of mistresses who fear him, and the possession of over 700 cars (which haven’t been invented yet), Caligula finds himself unfulfilled.

In a desperate bid to distract himself, Caligula launches a special imperial operation to conquer a neighboring country, with the full support of a creative and eager propaganda machine. Meanwhile, corrupt oligarchs nervously applaud from the sidelines, and army generals watch their backs in fear of betrayal. As the empire runs out of food and cannon fodder, the question remains: will Caligula maintain his grip on power, or is he destined to face his final sunset with only his favorite horse, and newly appointed senator, Incitatus, for company?

After the performance, Theatre of the No invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about the play with the cast.

Limited Offer: 20 Tickets at €5 available at Box Office, arrive by 7 PM.

‘Caligula 2.0’

Director and writer: Rolf Alme

Music: Christian Hestø

Cast: Piotr Misztela (Poland), Elisabeth Dahl, Christian Hestø (Norway), Tyrone Douglas (Australia), and Anna Darmoriz (Ukraine).

Running time: 90 minutes, no interval

Production: Dahl/Hestø Productions

Funded by: Fritt Ord and Fond for utøvende kunstnere

Communication & Public Relations: Eleftheria Sakareli

Performances: Tuesday, September 17, Wednesday, September 18, and Thursday, September 19, 8 PM.

Duration: 90 minutes

Trailer: https://shorturl.at/qqfom

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Tickets: 15€

Presale: https://www.more.com/theater/caligula/

Theatre of the No: Kon/nou Paleologou 3, Athens, Greece

Phone: 694 685 1001

More information is available online: https://theatreoftheno.com/ and https://www.norwegianshakespearecompany.no/collaborations-1/caligula-20.

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