Hippolytus (in the arms of Aphrodite)
CultureHub
47 Great Jones Street
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10012
March 20–22, 2026
March 20: 5–9pm ET
March 21-22: 1–6pm ET
Free / Donate
Hippolytus (in the arms of Aphrodite) is an immersive augmented reality theatre experience directed by Yolanda Markopoulou and produced by the Athens and Epidaurus Festival in Greece.
Rooted in Euripides’ mythic tale, the performance explores the tragic fate of Hippolytus—a devout follower of Artemis who shuns Aphrodite, goddess of love. In retaliation, Aphrodite curses him, igniting a destructive passion in his stepmother, Phaedra. As divine vengeance unfolds, the natural world descends into chaos: trees ignite, landscapes crumble, and catastrophe looms.
Performed live with two actors, the production combines AR visuals and spatial audio, offering audiences a multi-sensory journey. Equipped with AR glasses, spectators don’t just watch—they become participants in Aphrodite’s revenge.
Hippolytus (in the arms of Aphrodite) will be performed every 30 minutes during the following showtimes:
March 20: 5–9pm ET
March 21-22: 1–6pm ET
To experience this performance, audience will wear AR glasses. There are two slots per showtime. You must RSVP in order to attend.
Hippolytus (in the arms of Aphrodite) is presented by CultureHub in association with La MaMa as a part of Re–Fest. Re–Fest is CultureHub’s annual festival that brings artists, activists, and technologists together to explore our role in re-shaping the future. The full artist line-up and programming schedule will be announced soon.
