The Ognyan Radev Foundation
Ancient culture,
performed now.
A living platform for ancient theatre, contemporary performing arts, education, and cultural exchange.
More than a monument.
A stage, a school, a festival, a field of ideas
We cultivate the ancient theatre as a contemporary cultural ecosystem — where heritage is researched and preserved, classical and contemporary works are created, new audiences are welcomed, and ideas are shared across disciplines and borders.
Rooted in antiquity, open to the world.
Featured production
Antigone
Sophocles / Directed by Diana Dobrescu
A fearless stand for justice. A city divided. An ancient story that speaks with urgency to our time.
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Theory
Festival
Several Ancient theatres. One Stage
EX MACHINA international festival seeks to support communities practicing performing arts, interpreting ancient texts, and keeping living cultural knowledge alive.
"OGNYAN RADEV" Ancient Theatre
The Ognyan Radev Ancient Theatre is a multidisciplinary creative collective of historians, philologists, directors, actors, set designers, lighting technicians, cultural experts, and philosophers. We work where the contemporary world meets antiquity.
LEARNING & PROGRAMS
Study. Explore. Create.
Programs for curious minds and courageous artists.
Field Schools
Hands-on learning on real archaelogical contexts.
Classics & Languages
Ancient Greek, Latin and the worlds of antiquity
Philosophy & Psychology
From Ancient thought to contemporary perspectives
Performance & Voice
Actor training, chorus, movement and classical texts.
