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Book presentation by Sakis Trampadoros

07 Thursday Aug 2014

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Book presentation by Sakis Trampadoros – “Saint Dionysios of Zakynthos and the society of his time” and “On Saints”

 

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Sakis Trampadoros

The traditional convenience store “Edeatros” and the bookstore “Lexis” invite you to the presentation of two books written by Sakis Trampadoros, “Saint Dionysios of Zakynthos and the society of his time” and “On Saints“.

The event will take place on Monday, August 11 at 20:30, on the pedestrian road next to the Archaeological Museum of Pyrgos (1 Metaxas Street). A comprehensive reference to the issues raised in these two books is scheduled for the presentation.

The discussion will be opened by the journalist-author Mr Michalis Maniatis, the philologist Professor Augerinos Anastasopoulos and the author Mr Sakis Trampadoros.

The event will be coordinated by the journalist Mr Panagiotis Foteinopoulos.

24th Festival Ilida – programme 2014

23 Wednesday Jul 2014

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The program of the 24th Festival Ilida

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Festival Ilida

 

The art of theatre ‘meets’ once again, for the 24th year, Ancient Elis and the homonymous festival, which has established itself as one of the best in the country.

Exceptional performances of ancient drama, performances of the new stage and the children’s scene, bearing the signature of remarkable filmmakers and cast members involved, frame the program of the 24th Festival of Ancient Ilida, which premiered on 12 July and drops its curtain on August 21.

The “heart” of culture will ring for two months in Ancient Elis, where they present a total of fifteen performances six ancient dramas, five of the new scene and four of the children’s scene.

The municipality of Ilida is again organizing a festival of high claims, as illustrated by the program, and aims to gather theater goers to Ancient Elis.

 

THE PROGRAMME

 

In July

Friday 25th July, the children’s performance of “DON QUIXOTE” by Miguel de Cervantes, adapted and directed by Dimitris Adami
Cast: Dimitris Agoras, Alexis Vidalakis, Petros Ioannis, Thomi Koskosi, Giorgos Balopita, Danae Sdougkou and Marilisa Chronea.

Saturday 26th July, the comedy of Alexandros Rigas and Dimitris Apostolou “FONISSES OF PAPADIAMANTI”
Cast: Eleni Kastani, Konstantina Michael, Natalia Dragoumi Jenny Botsi, Foteini Demiri, Sophia Vogiatzaki, Patrikios Kostis, Parthena Chorozidou and Jessi Papoutsi

Monday 28th July,  performance of “MARIA PENTAGIOTISSA” by Bost, directed by Giannis Bostantzoglou
Cast: Giannis Bostantzoglou, Giannis Aivazi, Dimitra Papadema, Kostas Flokatoulas, Pericles Albanis, Petros Petrou, Marios Leonidis, Konstantinos Prasa, Giorgos Mataraga and Petros Xekoukis

 

In August

Friday 1st August, the children’s performance of “The Magic Key” by Carmen Ruggeri
Cast: Helen Zioga, Orestes Karidas, Alexandros Kompogiorgas, Giannis Nikolaos, Nadia Mitroudi, Amanda Sofianopoulou and Myrto Chryssanthakopoulou

Saturday 2nd August,  the performance of “TROADES” by Euripides, directed by Themis Moumoulidis
Cast: Filareti Komnenou, Stelios Mainas, Aris Lempesopoulos, Zeta Duka, Ioanna Pappa, Maria Protopappa, Christos Plainis, Lena Papaligoura, Marouska Panagiotopoulou, Loukia Michalopoulou, Georgina Palaiothodorou, Eirini Kyrmizaki
Music: Iris Mara (clarinet), Io Kyriakidi (accordion)

Thursday 7th August, the performance of “Oops … ELECTRA” parody of Alexis Kallitsis, directed by Petros Filippidis and Anna Panagiotopoulou
Cast: Petros Filippidis, Elizabeth Konstandinidou, Gerasimos Skiadaresis,  Dimitris Mavropoulos, Crateros Katsoulis, Panos Stathakopoulos, Alberto Fais, Manos Ioannis, Christos Spanos, Stavros Karagiannis and Kyriakos Markatos

Saturday 9th August, the performance of “THESMOFORIAZUSAE” by Aristophanes, directed by Giorgos Kimoulis
Cast: Giorgos Kimoulis, Dimitris Piata, Fay Xyla, Thanassis Alevras, Konstantinos Giannakopoulos, Dimitris Rafailo and Harris Chiotis

Sunday 10th August, the children’s performance of “SLEEPING BEAUTY AWOKE” by Xenia Kalogeropoulou, Thomas Moschopoulos, directed by Vangelis Theodoropoulos
Cast:  Amalia Arseni, Anthi Efstratiadou, Christos Pitsas, Stavros Svigkos, Evangelia Syriopoulou, Foteini Timothyeou and Orestes Tziovas

Wednesday 13th August, the performance of “DINNER WITH FRIENDS” by Donald Margulies, directed by Grigoris Valtinos
Cast: Grigoris Valtinos, Kleona Gregoriadi, Renia Loizidou and Alexandra Palaiologou

Saturday 16th August the performance of “IPHIGENIA IN TAURIS” by Euripides, directed by Kerasia Samaras
Cast: Kerasia Samara, Alexander Ntavris, Vasilis Giakoumaros, Kostas Tsachras, Vangelis Salefris, Eleni Kakkali, Despina Bougiatioti, Tonia Apostolou and Kelly Anyfanti

Monday 18th August, provided by the National Theatre of Northern Greece, the performance of “PERSIANS” by Aeschylus, directed by Niketis Kondouris
Cast: Giannis Fertis (Darius), Akis Sakellariou (Atossa), Lazaros Georgakopoulos (Messenger) and Giorgos Kolovos (Xerxes).

Thursday 21st August, the National Theatre project of “FROGS” by Aristophanes, directed by Giannis Kakleas
Cast: Basilis Charalampopoulos, Fanis Mouratidis, John Zouganeli, Panos Vlachos

 

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus – programme 2014

21 Monday Jul 2014

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The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus – programme 2014

 

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The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus aims to highlight and promote the work of young artists and to present contemporary trends in dance, music and theatre through the invitation of, and collaboration with interesting artists and performance companies.

Getting There

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is situated within the archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Asklepios, in the Argolis prefecture of the Peloponnese. It is a half-hour drive from Nafplio and approximately three hours from Katakolon.

Tickets:

http://tickets.greekfestival.gr/en/ef/

 

National Theatre of Greece – Lydia Koniordou

Hippolytus by Euripides
25-26 July, 21:00

Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
This year, the tragedy will be directed by Lydia Koniordou in the ancient theatre, where the main roles will be played by herself, Leda Protopsalti, Nikos Kouris, Themis Panou, Sarantis Michalis, Phaedon Kastris, Evgenia Apostolou, Noni Ioannidou, et al.

 

Roula Pateraki

War Manifesto (Part I)
25-26 July, 21:30

Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus
Based on The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides A project directed by Roula Pateraki based on the classic work by Thucydides which narrates the events of the catastrophic war between Athens and Sparta (431-404 BC). The play is in three parts, and is expected to be performed over three consecutive festivals (2014-2016).

 

National Theatre of Greece – Yiannis Kakleas

The Frogs by Aristophanes
1-2 August, 21:00

Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
What can save the city? The momentum of modernisation or the grandeur of the past? Euripides or Aeschylus? Realism or the supernatural? The dilemma posed by Aristophanes in The Frogs takes centre stage in Yiannis Kakleas’ production, which examines the importance of art in times of transition such as ours. The power of art, the poorness of modern critique, theatre as an artistic and political act, comprise elements of a performance that explores new theatrical forms and the value of verse, while demonstrating the timelessness of Aristophanes’ quandary.

 

Theatro Domatiou – Angela Brouskou

The Bacchae by Euripides
8-9 August, 21:00

Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Armed with a powerful cast and a willingness to take directorial risks, Angela Brouskou takes on the Bacchae (405 BC) in Giorgos Cheimonas’ translation. The adversaries, Dionysus and Pentheas, are played respectively by Aglaia Pappa and Aristeidis Servetalis.

The performance is presented in Greek, with english subtitles

 


State Theatre of Nothern Greece – Nikaiti Kontouri

The Persians by Aeschylus
15-16 August, 21:00

Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
In the wake of her Trojan Women, Nikaiti Kontouri returns with another anti-war tragedy, this time with male protagonists played by Giannis Fertis, Akis Sakellariou and Lazaros Georgakopoulos.

 

2nd Port Festival in Katakolon – Workshops

20 Sunday Jul 2014

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2nd Port Festival in Katakolon – Workshops

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Katakolon Port Festival 2014

1. Creative workshop & expression by the “Oneirodromio”

As part of the Katakolon Port Festival “Oneirodromio” will carry out a creation & expression workshop for children aged 7 years and over on Wednesday, July 30, at 7:30 pm. By playing with simple natural materials and using creative writing techniques, they will enliven through color, lyrics, drawings and inspiration our own summer pictures. Bring only your imagination along. Head of the workshop is the theatrologist Vicky Petropoulou. (Total: 15 children). Interested parties should register at: 6981044266.

2. A two-day creative workshop from recyclable materials

In the framework of the Katakolon Port Festival a two-day creative workshop from recyclable materials will take place, headed by Litsa KASTRITSA. The workshop will be held on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 July from 7:30 pm and is all about handmade creations from papier-mâché, for people aged 15 and over. Bring newspapers, magazines, cardboard, wrapping paper, scissors, disposable gloves, paints, glitter and any other decorative item you wish. The glue will be made using flour, while the brushes will be available at the workshop. Interested parties should register at: 6940720331 or Ms KASTRITSA’S profile on FB (Litsa Kast).

3. A three-day animation workshop

At the booth of the Olympia International Film Festival for Children & Young People a 3-day an animation – stop motion workshop will be held from the team members of Zizanimation18 +. Both young and old visitors of the booth will have the opportunity to create their own stop motion short stories through a “magic” box.

Ancient Olympia Festival 2014

20 Sunday Jul 2014

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Ancient Olympia Festival

Ancient Olympia Festival 2014

Several performances and concerts that stir your interest take place once again this summer at the Festival of Ancient Olympia. “Antigone”, Giannis Haroulis concert, Stavros Xarchakos concert and “Guess who is going to die tonight” by Papathanassiou – Reppas are just some of the very interesting events.

The programme for the Ancient Olympia Festival 2014 is as follows:

 

Friday, July 18
“Antigone”, theatre of Ehmi
Directed by: Giannis Nikolaidis
Cast: Foteini Filosofou, Giannis Nicolaidis
Start time: 21:15

Monday, July 21
Concert:  Giannis Haroulis
Start time: 21:30

Friday, July 25
Concert:  Stavros Xarchakos
Start time: 21:30

Friday, August 1
Concert:  Marios Frangoulis-Elli Paspala
Start time: 21:30

Saturday, August 2
“My convict”, theatrical performance by Helen Rudd, Sara Ganotis, Nikos Stavrakoudis
Start time: 21:30

Wednesday, August 6
Concert:  Giannis Parios

Thursday, August 7
Book presentation by N.Karyotis

Sunday, August 10
Concert: Tribute to the municipality of Moutsi, “You don’t say a word”, The Colours of Ilida Orchestra

Wednesday, August 13
Concert: Socrates Malamas

Thursday, August 21
“Guess who is going to die tonight”, theatrical performance by Papathanassiou – Reppas

Sunday, August 24
“Speak, magic apples”, children’s theatrical performance by the group” Astronautes “, an adaptation of The Big Magic by Brendan Murray

Wednesday, August 27
Theater for Kids “Tales – Paramythotragouda” by the Academy of Poetry and Tales and Creative Workshop “Dreamcatcher”

Wednesday, August 27
“Onar-Through art for the sick child”, theatrical performance

Thursday, August 28
“Caveman”, theatrical performance by Anastasia Papastathi with Vladimir Kyriakidis

 

Tickets:

  •  Pavlidis Musical House (Pyrgos Ilias)
  •  Vivliopanorama (Amaliada Ilia)
  •  Rodo Cafe, contact tel: 26240 29180 (Olympia)
  •  POINT shoes & clothes, Ermou and Germanou St., tel: 26210 28517

A night of experimental film at Domaine Mercouri

19 Saturday Jul 2014

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Domaine Mercouri

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Domaine Mercouri is happy to open its doors and present the Canadian director, researcher and founder of the Institute for Exploratory Cinemas (Canada), Pierre-Luc Vaillancourt (1985).

Organizing for the second consecutive year the artists residency program in collaboration with the platform Create an Accident, it brings artists from around the world to the local community and builds bridges of dialogue between different cultures.

This year’s guest Pierre-Luc Vaillancourt will present his multifaceted involvement with Canadian experimental cinema at the Station of Literature and Art at the Domaine Mercouri.

In the first part of the event, the audience will have the opportunity to watch the video installation from the director of “NINE BLACK EGGS”.

A small tribute to the experimental cinema of Canada, from 1960 to today, and a discussion with Pierre-Luc Vaillancourt will form the second part of the event.  It will conclude with the showing of, for the first time in Greece, the short film “LA NUIT OBSCURE” (29 min.), which is based on the provocative novel by Georges Bataille The Dead.

The films and video installations of Pierre-Luc Vaillancourt have been presented in Japan, Croatia, Poland, Russia and Sweden. In recent years, he has curated more than fifty film events and tributes around the world, organizing screenings and collaborations that test the limits of experimental film and broaden the ties and practices of the artistic community.

The event is addressed to adults.

Friday, July 25, 2014.

Time: 8:30 PM

Admission: free

Domaine Mercouri, Korakochori, Ilia

kastro bar

23 Sunday Feb 2014

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kastro bar

The place to enjoy the breathtaking sunset while sipping on a cocktail.

Behind the picturesque harbour of Katakolon, is the beach of Agios Andreas with its small coves, sharp rocks, deep turquoise waters and pine trees that come right down to the sea making up its unique landscape. The beach of Agios Andreas charms the visitor and especially divers, since its sea-floor has been described as magical.

This beach is especially suitable for families with young children as the rocks surrounding the beach form the boundaries of a natural swimming pool.

Sunbeds and umbrellas are available free of charge for customers.