A New Version of the Myth of Pandora

A new interpretation of the ancient myth of Pandora is presented from March 26 by the Experimental Stage of Young Creators of the National Theatre at Theater Choros, conceived and directed by Ouichi. A ritualistic performance exploring ─through clown theatre techniques and an original visual vocabulary─ the dark and comic aspects of the myth. A work that speaks without words about the misfortunes that continue to torment humanity, but also about Pandora’s last “gift” to humanity: Hope.

The mythical Pandora is, according to ancient Greek mythology, the first woman in the world, a being created by Hephaestus from clay and water, endowed by the gods with their gifts. Zeus, fearing that humans, having fire given to them by Prometheus, would gain excessive power, decides to take revenge using Pandora. He orders Hermes to guide her to Prometheus’ brother, Epimetheus, who falls in love with her. They marry. Zeus gives Pandora a jar as a wedding gift, instructing her never to open it. However, Pandora cannot resist her natural curiosity; she opens it and releases Disease, Old Age, War, Despair, Envy, Cruelty, and Death. Human life is forever changed.

This is the story of the arrival of calamities for humanity. Or is it not?