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~The legendary Zorbas comes alive on stage~
A theatrical performance directed by Giannis Kakleas
starring Giannis Stankoglou
From October at the "Theatron"
of the Cultural Centre "Hellenic Cosmos"
A theatrical performance directed by Giannis Kakleas
starring Giannis Stankoglou
From October at the "Theatron"
of the Cultural Centre "Hellenic Cosmos"
The emblematic work of Nikos Kazantzakis "The Life and Times of Alexis Zorbas" in a theatrical adaptation by Giannis Kakleas and Gerasimos Evaggelatos and directed by Giannis Kakleas is staged from October 19th at the "Theatron" of The "Hellenic Cosmos" Cultural Centre, produced by the Foundation of the Hellenic World and the theatrical productions "Technichoros". The mythical Zorbas is embodied by Giannis Stankoglou. With him are Olia Lazaridou in the role of Madame Hortense, Emilianos Stamatakis in the role of the writer, Ivan Svitailo in the role of Mavrantonis, Iliana Mavromati in the role of the widow and a large cast of talented actors and dancers.
Giannis Kakleas is inspired by the most translated Greek author in the world and his hero Alexis Zorbas and sets up an impressive spectacle on stage with top artistic contributors in their field, in the largest theatrical production ever made for the mythical ZORBAS. A performance taken straight from the Greek soul.
Director's Note
The novel "The Life and Times of Alexis Zorbas" is, undeniably, Nikos Kazantzakis' most famous work, the book that triumphantly placed him on the world literary map. Thanks to "Zorbas", Nikos Kazantzakis gained international recognition that no other modern Greek writer has ever achieved. In this novel, the author introduces us to his most emblematic hero, who now belongs to the realm of myth, Zorbas. A free spirit, untamed, a Dionysian soul with unbridled passion for love and travel, deeply philosophical with an earthly, primordial wisdom, beyond conventions and conservative social standards.The narrative, and therefore our performance, focuses on the unexpected and revealing meeting of a young person with deep concerns and dead ends who is looking for a path to live a free life, with Alexis Zorbas, on a journey of initiation and identity search. On a journey guided by a demonic soul, Zorbas, who has the power to instill the passion for a life full of music, pleasure, dance, love and light. A hero-symbol who still inspires us today and leads us to live a life beyond the emasculating conventions of a hard daily routine, to overcome our fears and to make a brave journey towards freedom.
A hero who deserves to be our role model.
As Nikos Kazantzakis mentions: “Let's give him our blood to come alive. Let's do whatever we can for this exquisite eater, drinker, hard worker, womanizer, and vagrant to live a little longer. The broadest soul, the surest body, the freest cry I met in my life”.
This is also the goal of our performance.
Giannis Kakleas
CREDITS
DirectionGiannis Kakleas
Theatrical adaptation/elaboration
Gerasimos Evaggelatos
Giannis Kakleas
Set Design
Manolis Pantelidakis
Costumes
Ilenia Douladiri
Original music
Mikis Theodorakis
Music/Music supervision of the performance
Vaios Prapas
Choreography/Movement
Angeliki Trompouki
Lighting
Stella Kaltsou
Assistant director
Rea Samaropoulou
Photos
Patroklos Skaffidas
Video Projections
Pantelis Makkas
Assistant video designer
Anthi Paraskeva Veloudogianni
Make-up
Athina Efthymiadou
Performing:
Performing:
Giannis Stankoglou (Alexis Zorbas), Olia Lazaridou (Hortense), Emilianos Stamatakis (Writer), Ivan Svitailo (Mavrantonis), Iliana Mavromati (Widow), Thodoris Tsouanatos (Manolakas), Antonis Karnavas (Pavlis), Dimitris Fourlis (Mimithos), Nina Foskolou (Lola), Giannis Giannoulis (Reader), Despina Polykandritou (Mavrantonena), Nikolas Grammatikopoulos, Telis Zacharakis, Nikos Konstantopoulos, Iraklis Kostakis, Sofia Michail, Matina Pergioudaki, Penelope Sergounioti, Danae Stamatopoulou, Emmanouil Stefanoudakis, Vasilis Tsigkristaris and the Belly Dancers Anaiza (Anastasia Vyllioti & Izabela Karkarashvili)
PERFORMANCE DAYS & TIMES
Wednesday: 19:00Thursday: 20:30
Friday: 20:30
Saturday: 20:30
Sunday: 19:00
Performance Schedule During the Holidays
- Saturday 24/12: No performance will take place
- Sunday 25/12: 19:00
- Monday 26/12: 20:30
- Wednesday 28/12: 19:00
- Thursday 29/12: 19:00
- Friday 30/12: 20:30
- Saturday 31/12: No performance will take place
- Sunday 01/01: 19:00
TICKET PRICES:
VIP €55, Zone A €45, Zone B €35, Zone C €28, Zone D €22, Side - Balcony A €17, Balcony B' €14(Special prices apply for people with disabilities (AMEA) & unemployed, youth up to 26 years old and students from the theatre box offices or by phone reservation)
TICKET PRESALE:
• At the theatre box offices, Pireos 254, Tavros• At the electronic address tickets.theatron254.gr
• By phone, at 212 254 0300
GROUP RESERVATIONS OVER 20 PEOPLE
Reservations and Tickets Department of "Hellenic Cosmos":
T. 212 254 0300, M. 698 254 0300, e-mail: tameio@hellenic-cosmos.gr.
Warm thanks to MD Professionnel - Cosmetics for the sponsorship of the makeup products.
COMMUNICATION SPONSORS
ACCESS INFORMATION
- Bus: 049 (Piraeus-Omonia),
- Bus: 914 (Omonia-Piraeus-Palaia Kokkinia), stop SCHOLI KALON TECHNON (School of Fine Arts)
- Train (ISAP line): Kallithea electric station stop SCHOLI KALON TECHNON (School of Fine Arts)
FREE PARKING SPACE IS AVAILABLE
The "Hellenic Cosmos" Cultural Centre, has access for people with disabilities (AMEA) in all its areas as well as AMEA parking spaces.
