“Forget Herostratus” is a gripping play that keeps the audience in suspense from beginning to end. The central theme revolves around the desire for fame, recognition, and the devastating consequences that can follow. The story is based on a real historical event that took place in 356 BC in the ancient city of Ephesus, where a merchant named Herostratus set fire to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. His only goal was to immortalize his name in history — a goal he pursued by destroying something sacred and magnificent. However, this act leads to his downfall.
Overall, “Forget Herostratus” invites the audience to reflect on the darker side of fame, the complexity of human psychology, and how history can be shaped by ambition and destruction