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The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP – www.eefshp.org) and the Philhellenism Museum in Athens (www.phmus.org), are pleased to invite you to the original theatrical performance entitled “Byron. The Farewell, Messolonghi 1824”.
The play reflects upon the last days of Lord Byron in Messolonghi and will be offered for two (2) unique performances, with free admission, on October 31 and November 1, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., in the Amphitheatre of the War Museum of Athens.
2024 marks the bicentenary from Lord Byron’s death. The major Romantic poet was the greatest Philhellene, who with his untimely death at the age of 36, inspired the movement of Philhellenism internationally and the support of the Greek Revolution, which led to the free Greek state.
Summary of the play
The rebellious British aristocrat in April 1824 is in Messolonghi, defending the liberation of Greece. An unspecified illness afflicts him strongly and the most famous doctors of Europe arrive to assist him in his treatment, a vain attempt. His sudden death caused a global shock, which moved people around Europe and America, while Greece recorded him as a national hero.
Thursday, October 31 & Friday, November 1, 2024, 20:00
Amphitheatre of the War Museum
Rizari 2-4, Athens – Metro Station “Evangelismos”
Free admission by invitation
For reservations: info@eefshp.org
