The National Theatre of Greece staged Euripides' tragedy 'The Trojan Women' at the ancient theater of Epidaurus. The production featured disabled actors who explored the pain of war. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.

The performance took place on July 30, 2026, during a dress rehearsal, and was shown to the audience on August 2. The cast included wheelchair dancer Eirini Kourouvani, Evi Saoulidou, and Lydia Fotopoulou. Also, artist Oltjana Zoupas, who uses a wheelchair, attended the performance.

In the production, disabled actors depicted the consequences of war and human suffering. Among the audience were visually impaired people, for whom special seats were prepared. At the end of the performance, actors with and without disabilities took a curtain call together.

This production is part of the National Theatre of Greece's efforts to increase accessibility to theater for people with disabilities. The ancient theater of Epidaurus is one of the oldest and most famous theaters in Greece, built in the 4th century BC. The report was accompanied by photos by Associated Press photographer Petros Giannakouris.

'The Trojan Women' is a famous tragedy by Euripides that depicts the horrors of war. The play tells the story of Trojan women, their enslavement, and the loss of their children. The aim of the production is to show the impact of war on humanity and to prove that people with disabilities have a place in theater.

The National Theatre of Greece specially prepared this production, creating special conditions for disabled actors. All actors in the play performed their roles excellently. The audience warmly received the performance and applauded for a long time.

This production became a significant event not only in Greece but worldwide, showcasing the contribution of disabled people to theater. Associated Press covered the event extensively, publishing photos showing the skill of disabled actors and the audience's reaction.

The National Theatre of Greece plans to continue supporting the participation of people with disabilities in theater. Work in this direction will continue.