Spellbound By Hercules

During our May Myths & Mysteries of Sicily tour we were captivated by a performance of Hercules by Euripides playing at the Teatro Greco at the Neapolis archaeological park in Siracusa. Directed by Emma Dante, the world-class production of the classic Greek drama was mesmerizing! Naike Anna Silipo, who played Megara, the wife of Hercules…

The Phoenician Women in Siracusa 

This weekend Experience Sicily’s Evelina Buttitta has made her annual pilgrimage to Siracusa to see classic theater in the Teatro Antico of the city’s archaeological park. Evelina took this photo featuring the production of Euripides’ “The Phoenician Women.” For just a few short weeks annually in May and June, you can experience ancient Greek theater…

Siracusa’s Teatro Greco

The Greek Theater, or Teatro Greco, in Siracusa was constructed in the 5th century BC. On its stage, male casts performed the intellectually and emotionally provocative works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, to name a few. Even today, it hosts world-class performances.