Gycia: A Tragedy in Five Acts

Set against the turbulent seas of the late 10th‑century Byzantine world, the drama opens in the opulent yet anxious court of Bosphorus. A weary king confides his fear that looming wars and the scheming republic of Cherson threaten to shatter his realm, turning his trusted advisor Lysimachus into a reluctant architect of intrigue. The tension between the two cities crackles, hinting at alliances, betrayals, and the heavy weight of destiny on the throne.

At the heart of the story stands Gycia, the daughter of Cherson’s archon, whose beauty and virtue draw the admiration of many, including the young noble Theodorus. As political maneuvering intensifies, Gycia finds herself entangled in a web of loyalty, love, and looming danger. Listeners will be drawn into a world of royal courts, whispered conspiracies, and the fragile hopes of a heroine poised on the brink of tragedy.