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Iphigenia - De Roovers is a radical retelling by Tiago Rodrigues, in which Iphigenia decides her own fate. It is at Stadsschouwburg Mechelen on 18 November 2026 at 20:15.

What to expect

Portuguese writer and theatre maker Tiago Rodrigues wrote this radical retelling of the Iphigenia tragedy.

  • Iphigenia is Agamemnon's daughter
  • Agamemnon plans to sacrifice her
  • Iphigenia decides her own fate
  • Rodrigues mixes different versions
  • The story asks who bears guilt or responsibility
  • Nine players tell the story

Questions

When does Iphigenia - De Roovers start and end?

Iphigenia - De Roovers is on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, 20:15 until 22:15.

Where is Iphigenia - De Roovers?

Iphigenia - De Roovers takes place at Stadsschouwburg Mechelen, Keizerstraat 3, 2800 Mechelen, Mechelen.

How much are tickets for Iphigenia - De Roovers?

Tickets for Iphigenia - De Roovers cost from €17 at the theatre's official ticket shop.

What is the story about?

The play is Tiago Rodrigues's radical retelling of the Iphigenia tragedy.

Agamemnon plans to sacrifice Iphigenia

He wants a favourable wind

Iphigenia decides her own fate

The story asks who bears guilt or responsibility

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Getting there

Stadsschouwburg Mechelen, Keizerstraat 3, 2800 Mechelen, 2800 Mechelen, Antwerpen, BE

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