Greek National Theater travels to New York City September 15, 2006
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‘The Persians,’ directed by and starring Lydia Koniordou, will be performed on five nights at New York’s City Center Theater.
The Greek National Theater will be staging five performances in New York, starting tomorrow, of the company’s summer production, Aeschylus’ tragedy “The Persians” at the City Center Theater, marking the end of the play’s summer tour which kicked off in Delphi and the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus and continued throughout Greece.
“The Persians” is directed by Lydia Koniordou, who also stars as Atossa alongside Christos Loulis, who plays the part of Xerxes. The tragedy also features actors Phaedon Kastris, Takis Sakellariou, Apostolis Pelekanos, Dimitris Kanellos, Sampson Fytros, Giorgos Gallos, Giorgos Stamos, Panayiotis Klinis and Yiannis Kranas. The translation is by Nikoletta Frintzila. The sets and costumes were designed by Lili Kendaka and the choreography is by Apostolia Papadamaki. The music is by Takis Farazis.
In New York, “The Persians” will be performed in Greek with English supertitles, while shortly before the beginning of the show Lydia Koniordou will participate in a scientific discussion about the tragedy, organized by the Onassis Foundation in New York.
Another summer production which will represent Greece abroad is Euripides’ tragedy “Helen.” Directed by Yiannis Margaritis, the Municipal Regional Theater of Thessaly production stars Filareti Komninou in the title role and will be staged on Sunday and Monday in Egypt, at the archaeological site in front of the pyramids, as part of Cairo’s International Festival of Experimental Theater.
Greek drama gets best film, director and actress awards September 14, 2006
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Greek drama gets best film, director and actress awards in Alexandria, Egypt
A Greek film, “Chariton’s Choir,” walked away from the Alexandria International Film Festival (September 5-10) with the best film, best director and best actress awards.
Greek Consul-General to Alexandria Theoharakis Lalakos received the award on behalf of the film’s cast and crew.
Directed by Grigoris Karantinakis and starring Georges Corraface, Akilas Karazisis, Maria Nafpliotou and Christos Stergioglou, the social comedy tells the story of a small-town schoolmaster who pits his beloved choir against that of an army major who has come into town and is strong-arming his way into the local life. Of course, our protagonists win the annual choir competition.
Set in 1968, the film juxtaposes the teacher’s liberated outlook on life with the major’s dictatorial approach to all things.
Also playing at the film festival, though not in competition, was Layia Yourgou’s social drama, “Liubi,” which drew rave reviews from the audience. The film has also had a successful run at Greek theaters this summer.
Sounds of Greece to be heard in Lagoa July 29, 2006
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In the scope of the musical initiative Viagem Fantαstica na Nova Europa (Fantastic Journey in New Europe) there will be a new concert in the Convent of Sγo Josι in Lagoa at 22.00hrs on 30th July, this time dedicated to Greece.
The event is organised by the Music Academy of Lagos. These concerts form part of the structure financed by the Ministry of Culture/IA - Institute of Arts, and has the support of the Municipal Council of Lagos.
No Sugar, Canderel Please June 22, 2006
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Writers > Harry Sideropoulos and Sam Cowen
Performer > Harry Sideropoulos
Director > James Cunningham
Venue > Johannesburg Civic’s Tesson Theatre
Hype is a double-edged sword. If you’re doing a sixth season, you must be doing something right. You’re also creating huge expectations for those who are coming to see the show for the first time.
Dealing with the F-word (with Canderel as a sponsor, we know which one he means!), Sideropoulos is moving in familiar territory. Not only for himself but also for the audience. What we have here is rejection and on whatever level, we’ve all been there. Fortunately, we’re also dealing with someone who understands the genre he’s working in. He’s Greek after all. Tragic-comedy is part of the way he breathes. And once you find that essence, then comes the magic.
Sideropoulos turns a solo performance into a theatrical event as he brings on the family and friends, in fact, anyone who had something to say about his huge appetite for life and, of course, other things. With the help of director James Cunningham, it’s action, lights and anything else you can throw into the mix but done with perfect timing and never at the cost of a script with soul.
Talking about size is not something one wants to do lightly having seen the show, but this is one that has huge heart. Mention diet and everyone has a story to tell. There’s not much new on that front. With Sideropoulos, however, it comes from the gut and the honesty with which he explores his life is both funny, and well, tragic. His whole life he has battled with weight but what to do? He is what he is and for Greeks survival is something you do in order to eat!
One of the delights of the show is his love for dance. He moves like an angel, sings with passion and masters the confessional tightrope magnificently. With all that on his side, he turns solo into spectacular.
grhomeboy
