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Theatre is of immense importance to Greek culture and identity, serving as a cornerstone of its historical, social and artistic heritage. The innovations, structures and themes developed in ancient Greek theatre have profoundly influenced the evolution of drama and the performing arts of numerous cultures over the centuries.
Ancient Greece formalised two primary genres of theatre – tragedy and comedy – which laid the foundations for all subsequent dramatic forms in the Western world. The use of actors, costumes, dramatic structure, set design and open amphitheatres with exceptional acoustics and visibility paved the way for theatre and the performing arts as we know them today.
Theatre in Greece is not just an art form – it is a vital part of its cultural essence, a living link to its glorious past and a dynamic expression of its identity.
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