Veronica Pivetti gives voice and body to the Pythia, the famous priestess of Delphi and protagonist of the story by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.
Now elderly and disillusioned, the Pythia looks back on her life and on the origin of the prophecy that changed the fate of Oedipus — and perhaps history itself.
With sharp irony and biting wit, Dürrenmatt overturns the classical myth and reveals its hidden side: doubt, error, and manipulation.
The result is an entertaining and compelling story in which tragedy blends with sarcasm, and truth itself becomes a fragile construction — perhaps humanity’s very first “fake news.”
Directed by Giovanna Gra, La morte della Pizia (The Death of the Pythia) is an intelligent and brilliant monologue that combines humor, critical reflection, and theatrical intensity. Pivetti portrays a deeply human, cultured, and rebellious Pythia — the symbol of a female voice demanding to be heard.
Joining the actress on stage is pianist Alessandro Nidi, whose live performance creates a dialogue between music and theatre, amplifying the evocative and strikingly contemporary power of the text.