The Greek Theater Workshop is showcasing Giorgis Tsouris’ acclaimed play ‘170 Square Meters’ (Moonwalk) in Athens for the sixth consecutive year. Set in a provincial Greek town, the narrative explores family tensions following the death of a father, bringing two…
Vangelis Theodoropoulos, founder and main director of the New World Theatre, reflects on his journey in theater, inspired by the works of Karolos Koun. He now directs ‘It Rains in Barcelona’ by Pau Miró at the historic Underground theater. The…
On December 23, 1977, the ERT cultural show ‘Theatrical Week’ celebrated the Christmas atmosphere by exploring children’s theater productions. The show, hosted by Danae Stratigaki, featured performances such as ‘The Wonderful Mr. Phaz’ directed by Dimitris Potamitis and ‘Mormolis’ by…
The book titled ‘Spyros A. Evangelatos’, edited by Panagiotis Michalopoulos and Christianne Mantzourani, is presented today at the Folie of the Macedonian Studies Society Theater in Thessaloniki. This volume, part of a series dedicated to prominent figures of modern Greek…
A successful musical production directed by Asterios Peltekis has attracted over 30,000 viewers and received rave reviews at the Royal Theatre in Thessaloniki. According to actress Alexandra Palaiologou, the production reflects the history of Greek satire through a vibrant combination…
The play ‘Silent Cries’, presented at the Prova Theatre, intricately weaves the stories of a disillusioned actor and a grieving mother whose son was killed during the 1974 coup in Cyprus. This emotional narrative explores themes of despair, societal indifference,…
Bessy Malfa, a popular actress, opened up about her decision to change her surname to further her career in the theatre. She shared her early experiences at the Karolos Koun Drama School and revealed her romantic connection with fellow actor…
The acclaimed play ‘Bloody Wedding’ by Federico García Lorca will be presented at the Modern Times Theater in Gazi, Athens, starting Saturday, November 9, 2024. Directed by Kostas Dalianis, this adaptation explores the themes of passion, societal constraints, and the…
Following a successful debut, Michalis Malandrakis’ play ‘Sweet Dreams’ returns for a second season under the direction of Maximos Moumouris. The piece delves into family relationships and the elusive quest for happiness, set against the backdrop of a family-owned pastry…
The theatrical adaptation of Demosthenes Misitzis’ comedy ‘The Fiakas,’ directed by Georgios Tsouris and Alexandros Chrysanthopoulos, will premiere at Petit Palais on December 15. The play follows Charalampos Petaloudis, the notorious schemer known as Fiakas, who concocts a plan to…
The Greek Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Kostas Georgousopoulos, a renowned literary figure, theater critic, translator, and poet. Mendoni highlighted his significant contributions to the arts and education, emphasizing his role in preserving…
The classic play ‘Erofili,’ written in 1600 by Cretan playwright Georgios Hortatsis, is being revived at the Avlea Theater under the direction of Barbaraki Doumanidou. This production, infused with rich language and historical resonance, emphasizes love as a counterforce against…
