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Lysistrata (version 3)

Lysistrata (version 3)

By: Aristophanes
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 In a bold and humorous stand against the relentless Peloponnesian War, the women of Athens take matters into their own hands. Frustrated by the ongoing conflict that has brought suffering to their lives, they hatch a daring plan to withhold sex from their husbands until peace is restored. Will their audacious strategy succeed? Tune in to discover the outcome of this timeless comedy by Aristophanes, first performed in 411 BC.Copyright Family and Culture Drama & Plays
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  • 003 - Scene III Within the precincts of the citadel

    003 - Scene III Within the precincts of the citadel
    Feb 13 2026
    In a bold and humorous stand against the relentless Peloponnesian War, the women of Athens take matters into their own hands. Frustrated by the ongoing conflict that has brought suffering to their lives, they hatch a daring plan to withhold sex from their husbands until peace is restored. Will their audacious strategy succeed? Tune in to discover the outcome of this timeless comedy by Aristophanes, first performed in 411 BC.
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    43 mins
  • 002 - Scene II Afterwards before the gates of the Acropolis

    002 - Scene II Afterwards before the gates of the Acropolis
    Feb 13 2026
    In a bold and humorous stand against the relentless Peloponnesian War, the women of Athens take matters into their own hands. Frustrated by the ongoing conflict that has brought suffering to their lives, they hatch a daring plan to withhold sex from their husbands until peace is restored. Will their audacious strategy succeed? Tune in to discover the outcome of this timeless comedy by Aristophanes, first performed in 411 BC.
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    36 mins
  • 001 - Scene I In a public square at Athens

    001 - Scene I In a public square at Athens
    Feb 13 2026
    In a bold and humorous stand against the relentless Peloponnesian War, the women of Athens take matters into their own hands. Frustrated by the ongoing conflict that has brought suffering to their lives, they hatch a daring plan to withhold sex from their husbands until peace is restored. Will their audacious strategy succeed? Tune in to discover the outcome of this timeless comedy by Aristophanes, first performed in 411 BC.
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    21 mins
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