Place we were staying recommended. We went to the last presentation for 2019. For me, the beginning was a bit confusing (recommend you get a script in your language). Even with script, I was slow to catch on to what was happening. Don't worry if this happens to you. Pay attention and enjoy. My wife kept me up-to-date on what was going on. I has been 5 months since we went and are still talking about it. So glad we did this show/play. One thing that made this show/play so great was our seat location (location, location, location). Likely depends on venue. But, in Korcula, there are two sections of chairs/bleachers in the courtyard where show/play is done. Luckily, we sat in the second row center (note: first and second rows were verbally warned about moving back due flying debris, really! some moved, most did not). I thought second row was great. Why? #1 you can duck behind the person in front if iron starts flying, #2 you are very close to the actors and can see their faces (heavy with perspiration), and banging of iron swords striking each other (causing sparks). Next, the best side is the bleach side, without the band. Most of the non-motion play is done close to that side (we were told to sit there, and it was great). I saw sparks coming of swords. Dance is so intense that there are fresh actors waiting on the sides to take over for actors that are exhausted. Great customs. I think we were overwhelmed with this play due to the seats we had. So close to the action. Center or Rear seats could not be as intense.

Originating in Spain, Moreška is a traditional sword dance and drama that depicts two kings and their conflict as one captures the fiancée of the other. It was common throughout the Mediterranean in the 12th and 13th centuries, reaching Korčula in the 16th century from Italy and Dubrovnik. Over time the Mediterranean’s interest in Moreška dwindled, and now the dance can only be found in Korčula, where it has been performed for over four-hundred years. The Moreška Sword Dance takes place on certain nights, so be sure to check when there’s a performance. I bought my tickets from the reception desk at the Port 9 Hotel where we stayed. The performance was held in a small open-air theatre outside the old town to the left of the Land Gate. Tickets cost 100KN (£12.50) each.