The action "INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL OF ANCIENT DRAMA IN ANCIENT MESSINES" is organized by the Municipality of Messina in the Ecclesiastical Hall of Ancient Messina and the Ancient Theatre from 2012 until today. It is a successful institution that has now established itself in Greece and has taken on dimensions of extroversion with the participation of theatre groups not only from Europe but also from all over the world, even from China. It focuses on the presentation of works of ancient Greek or Latin drama (tragedy or comedy), is not competitive in nature and its purpose is the essential - experiential contact of young people with ancient drama and cultural heritage. During the theatrical performances, parallel educational activities for students and teachers are held in the archaeological site of Ancient Messina.
Every year:
10.000 pupils attend performances as spectators
16 theatrical groups from all over Greece and the world present theatrical performances
500 teachers participate & create.