Euripides’ “Fragments” (Thrausmata) by the National Theatre: An unforgettable evening of culture at the Ancient Theatre of Thassos
On an evening when art met the magic of nature and the power of history, the Ancient Theatre of Thassos hosted, on Friday 26 July 2025, the performance “Fragments” (Thrausmata) by Euripides, a high-calibre production by the National Theatre that won warm applause from the audience.
In the light of the summer sunset, the audience enjoyed a stirring experience within the unique setting of the ancient theatre, where nature, history and the drama of Euripides came together in a rare cultural moment. Large crowds of locals and visitors filled the theatre and watched the performance with emotion, in an atmosphere of high aesthetic quality and spiritual uplift.
Those in attendance included the Mayor of Thassos, Eleftherios Kyriakidis, the Regional Governor of REMTh, Christodoulos Topsidis, the Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism, Panagiotis Archontis, the Member of Parliament for Kavala, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, the Member of Parliament for Kavala, Angeliki Delikari, the representative of the Kavala Chamber, Anastasios Bilias, all the Deputy Mayors of the Municipality of Thassos, the President of the Thassos Port Fund, Dimitris Manitsas, as well as representatives of the Army, the Police and other local bodies, who honoured the event with their presence.
The strong public response and the warm reception of the performance confirm that Thassos is not only an attractive tourist destination, but also a vibrant centre of culture, where past and present converse through art.
The Thassos Tourism Organisation expresses its warm thanks to the National Theatre for this unique experience, as well as to all those who contributed to making the event possible. This evening marks yet another milestone in the effort to showcase the island as a destination with a deep cultural identity.