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What was the festival of Dionysus called?

When was it celebrated?

Every year at the end of March or beginning of April in Athens

Where did the spectators come from?

The whole of the Greek world

What was the festival of Dionysus catered around?

Production of plays

What competition did the festival of Dionysus do?

For the best play and actor

Where was the competition of the festival of Dionysus held?

It was held in the Dionysia theatre on the acropolis

What did the Athenians also use at the occasion of the competition?

To show of there wealth and power

What gender were the actors

How many parts did the actors perform and how many actors would there be?

Several and the actors perform several parts.