The Greek Theatre at Neopolis in Siracusa ( Syracuse) Sicily Italy
The Greek Theatre in Syracuse was a meeting and performance space par excellence. Tragedies, popular assemblies and circus games, (the latter of which were enjoyed only for a brief period) were all held there. All male casts, complete with polemic discourse, masks, chorus, and satyric character types, performed the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides among others. The glories of Greek drama, their epic myths and legends of heroes had been revived and returned to the modern age. Performances were generally held during public holidays, as theatre was a social focal point, ideal for those with free time, offering entertainment to the community as a whole. Its original construction dates from the Fifth Century but in the Third Century it was reconstructed under Hiero, and has remained almost as it was since that time. The material for its construction was taken directly from the hill supporting the theatre.
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Location: The Greek Theatre at Neopolis in Siracusa ( Syracuse) Sicily Italy
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