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Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Venice & the Westside

Antigone: In the Language of Kings

See Antigone reimagined in pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, with English, Spanish and Nahuatl on the Getty Villa’s outdoor stage.

Photo: Wolfgang Sauber · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Evelina Fernández’s adaptation brings Aztec mythology and pre-Hispanic poetry to a tragedy about conscience, family and state power.

What to expect

An outdoor theater performance directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela, with English and Spanish supertitles for its three spoken languages.

Good to know

  • Selected Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 PM.
  • The final performance is Saturday, October 3.
  • English and Spanish supertitles accompany all performances.
  • The production is not recommended for children under 13.

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Common questions

What languages are spoken?

English, Spanish and Nahuatl, with supertitles in English and Spanish.

What do Friday and Saturday tickets cost?

The published prices are $50 on Fridays and $60 on Saturdays; check the ticket calendar for availability.