The Wasps

Aristophanes’ classic comedy The Wasps sharply satirizes the ancient Athenian legal system and its citizens' obsession with lawsuits. The story follows Philocleon, an elderly man addicted to jury duty, and his son Bdelycleon, who desperately tries to cure his father's madness. Packed with sharp wit, absurd humor, and a famous mock trial of a house dog, this timeless play explores political manipulation and generational conflict with biting humor.