Odysseus's Journeys
Children's theatrical production based on Greek mythology and Homer's epic about King Odysseus's long journey home. Parallel to his adventures, a boy waits for his father, and audiences empathize with important themes of waiting, time, and family bonds. The performance combines ancient myth with profound philosophical elements and is recommended for children from five years old.
Children's theatrical production based on Greek mythology and Homer's epic about King Odysseus's long journey home. Parallel to his adventures, a boy waits for his father, and audiences empathize with important themes of waiting, time, and family bonds. The performance combines ancient myth with profound philosophical elements and is recommended for children from five years old.
Odysseus's Journeys
Children's Theater Production Based on Greek Mythology
Synopsis
Dad Udi is traveling for ten days and leaves his son Tal a magical book. "If you read this book, time will pass faster," he tells him. The book tells the story of King Odysseus who went to war and won. Now he is rushing to return home to his wife and son, but his journey back grows longer and becomes an Odyssey—a long and arduous voyage. The mythological hero Odysseus and his brave companions must face a giant Cyclops and seductive Sirens, solve riddles and make choices, cross the kingdom of the dead and ponder eternal life. Together with them, the waiting child at home and the children in the audience do the same. "When will Dad come back?" Tal asks his mother, and she explains to him that "sometimes waiting is also an Odyssey."
Homer's Odyssey is not just an ancient Greek myth—it is also the basis for all the journey stories we know, and it contains a simple family story that touches us all. A father trying to get home and a mother and son waiting with all their might.
Details
Recommended age: 5 and up
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes with no intermission
Premiere: April 16, 2014
Box office: 03-5157000
Reviews
"The best theater experience I've seen in years... You can use the kids as an excuse to go to a show... An event full of delight and pleasure, with deep value and success" — Yisrael Hayom
"A perfect experience... One of the best children's shows seen in the country" — Yedioth Ahronoth
"Everything children's theater should and can be... An amazing show in all its elements" — Ha'aretz
"The magic of a tale... An excellent theatrical creation... Every detail of the show is magic" — Ynet
"A thoughtful show... Theatrical magic... A mesmerizing theatrical experience" — The Marker
"Bottom line: You took the kids to a captivating show and also flew on your own thanks to classical education" — Time Out
"We enjoyed it very much. Theater that respects children, that takes them to the world of imagination... Recommended to go with them to experience good theater and especially to enjoy it." — Alon Neumann
"Recommendation: Imagine the highest quality theater in the country decides to produce a children's show. That's exactly what happened... In short, I warmly recommend it." — Yintz Levi
"You must see it!" — Dvir Bandek
"You performed it, Odysseus's journeys—a model show!... Aspirations giant bridge!" — Amir Labia
"...A moving, suspenseful and wonderful show. Undoubtedly there is a real work of theatrical art here..." — Parents and Children
"A celebration of excellent text, enchanting and imaginative set design, and most importantly—excellent actors" — Kfar Ganim
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