Antigone | Athens July 21-22

Eleni Efthymiou directs Jean Anouilh’s “Antigone” at the Rex Theater’s Kotopouli Stage on Thursday, July 21, and Friday, July 22. Written in 1942 during the Nazi occupation of France, the play explores the struggle against corruption and autocratic rule. Admission ranges from 15 to 20 euros; 10 reduced. Shows start at 9 p.m. Tickets for Greek Festival events can be purchased online at www.viva.gr as well as at the festival’s box offices on 39 Panepistimiou St, inside the arcade (open Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and the Herod Atticus Theater on Dionysiou Aeropagitou St (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. daily).

Rex Theater, Kotopouli Stage, 48 Panepistimiou, tel 210.330.1881, www.greekfestival.gr