“Helen” by Giannis Ritsos
Open Theater of Chora of Andros Chora of Andros, Andros, ΕλλάδαDirected by Vasilis Papavasileiou
Directed by Vasilis Papavasileiou
Ki omos kineitai Dance Circus Collective
The most complete, most beautiful and most sarcastic anti-war play that has been ever written.
More than thirty years full of songs
‘We are born to do good deeds and what else can we more rightly deem to be ours, rather than our friends’ wealth?’
It is obvious that Aristophanes considers poetry and theatre to be the only remedy against the decadence of the country
Laiki Skini of Andros presents the ‘Plutus’ theatrical play, written by Aristophanes, in the summer of 2019. ‘Plutus’ is Aristophanes’ last surviving comedy. It was written in 388 BC and marks the transition from the Old to the New Attic Comedy. In this comedy, Aristophanes satirises the uneven distribution of wealth by Plutus (‘Wealth’), who approaches the evil people because
The Orchestra of the Cyclades is going to give a series of concerts in summer 2019. Among other performances, the orchestra will participate in the Festival of Andros, where it will present music and songs that great Greek composers have written for the Greek and international cinema. The orchestra will present songs by Manos Chatzidakis, MikisTheodorakis, Stavros Xarhakos, DionisisSavvopoulos, Eleni
Direction: Aris Biniaris Musical Theatre on the value of freedom “731 meters above Hades…” In 1941, at Hill 731, the small-scale Greek army manages a convincing victory over Mussolini’s large-scale army in the latter’s attempt to conquer Greece. In the battle that took place, the facts and numbers seem toenter the realm of the absurd in regards to the numbers
Giannis Parios, together with his 10-member orchestra, is going to give an unforgettable concert called "The Journey of Love" on Andros Island. The great artist is going to perform his own beloved songs, as well as songs of famous Greek composers. Accompanied by the singers: KonstantinosAnagnostou,RodokliaKoutaleli,Eleni-StylianiAlexandri Conductor: Ntinos Georgoutsos The event will be held courtesy of the Foundation of Dimitrios
Concept/Choreography: Toula Limnaios Music: Ralf R. Ollertz Dance/Creation: Daniel Afonso, Leonardo D’Aquino, Priscilla Fiuza, Alba de Miguel, Alessio Scandale, Hironori Sugata, Karolina Wyrwal Lighting design: Felix Grimm Stage/Costumes: Antonia Limnaios/ Toula Limnaios In tempus fugit seven dancers continually move as a group, as a flowing unit. Propelled forward by an inner unison, they produce an allembracing tide. A round dance
Athens Theatres present Sophocles’ great tragedy ‘Oedipus Rex’, directed by Konstantinos Markoulakis, which goes on a tour in Greece. Dimitris Lignadis and Amalia Moutousi co-star in the play, in the roles of Oedipus and Jocasta respectively.The protagonists are accompanied by the actors Nikos Chatzopoulos(Creon), Konstantinos Avarikiotis (Tiresias), GiorgosZiovas (Messenger), GiorgosPsichogios (Therapist), Nikos Chanakoulas (Second Messenger) and a chorus of
Description of the play In a period in which we are asked to start from scratch, being based only on ourselves, we realise that people increasingly feel the need to understand their origin. Both children and adults need to listen to a fairytale before they fall asleep; a fairytale which justifies the things that the mind cannot explain. ‘Theogony’ is
Federico García Lorca‘s songs are performed as an epic representation of the world, focusing on the female form.
Marina Karagatsi The Happy one Theatrical adaptation: Erie Kyrgia Director Dimitri Tarlow "Life is a bitch…" "The Happy one", Marina Karagatsi's novel ("Diavazo" Literary Magazine Award, 2009) after being presented in the Poreia Theatre, and directed by its Artistic Director, Dimitri Tarlow for two seasons, is now travelling in Andros International Festival. The theatrical adaptation (by Eri Kyrgia) transforms the apologetic,
This is a performance-proposal that Eleni Vitali and her great partnershave created with a lot of passion, talent and imagination. The audience’s enthusiasm and manifestation of love in the sold-out concerts act as a catalyst for the continuation of the performances. The great singer Eleni Vitali is the protagonist and host of this festivity. She has chosen to sing some
The Syros Theater-Cultural Association ‘Apollon’ presents Sophocles’ tragedy ‘Electra’ at the Open-Air Theatre of Andros on Tuesday 20th August, at 09:00 PM.
Two strangers meet at a park and sit on the same bench. Are they really strangers, though? Could it be that once they were something else?
A performer, a person who is alike and different, familiar and unknown. Human closeness is the ultimate request…
Stavros Xarchakos takes us on a rare journey of sounds and feelings along the musical works by Manos Hadjidakis, Mikis Theodorakis, Vassilis Tsitsanis, Markos Vamvakaris and himself.
Stavros Xarchakos takes us on a rare journey of sounds and feelings along the musical works by Manos Hadjidakis, Mikis Theodorakis, Vassilis Tsitsanis, Markos Vamvakaris and himself. The concert will be broadcasted Live Streaming youtube.com/channel/AndrosFestival
How deep is the human need for love, for closeness, for complete acceptance? Can two people with seemingly contrasting personalities find in each other the person they have been looking for in their whole life?
The wind ensemble of the ERT (Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation) National Music Orchestra, the Mixed Choir and the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Music Association of Andros are giving a concert dedicated to modern composers in commemoration of 200 years of Greek independence. FREE ADMISSION ? Maria Lambriadou
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE After years of directing ancient Greek comedies, Giannis Kakleas returns to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus with his very first directed ancient Greek tragedy, Orestes by Euripides, translated by Giorgos Chimonas. The play will be also presented at theopen-air Andros theatre. Orestes by Euripides is a play filled with bitter conflicts, plot twists, apologies and
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE One of the greatest plays of the international theatre repertoire, William Shakespeare’s unsurpassed erotic drama “Othello” is directed by Aimilios Heilakis and Manolis Dounias, and stars Giannis Bezos in the title role. This adaptation of the immensely popular play has been translated by Dionisis Kapsalis and boasts original music written by Dimitris Kamarotos. The protagonist roles
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Evanthia Kairi, sister of philosopher Theofilos Kairis, wrote NIKIRATOS, the first theatrical play of modern Greece, which is about the Sortie of Messolonghi in 1826. According to Walter Puchner, Professor of Theatre Studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, this play is particularly important for two reasons; first, because it was written by
On the occasion of the celebration of 200 years since the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire, Kairios Library has established a new institution in order to honour Theofilos Kairis, a great man from Andros and leading figure of the Greek Revolution. Kairios Library will be organising a biannual talk related to Theofilos Kairis, given by a prominent scholar. This
WORKSHOP: HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL KARAGIOZIS PUPPETS By Alexandros Melissinos’ shadow-puppet theatre group The International Andros Festival and Andros Social Cooperative Enterprise invite you to Alexandros Melissinos’ summer shadow-puppet theatre workshop. This workshop will be held at the open-air theatre of Andros on Thursday August 12 at 19:30. It will last approximately one and a half hours and it is
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Andros Social Cooperative Enterprise, in collaboration with the International Andros Festival, invite you to a unique shadow theatre play by Alexandros Melissinos’ shadow-puppet theatre group. Accompanied by a live traditional orchestra, it will be held at the open-air Andros theatre on Friday August 13 at 08:30 pm. Alexandros Melissinos’ shadow-puppet theatre group, well-known both in
For ticket reservations CLICK HERE Two of the most influential artists of the Greek hip-hop music scene, TAF LATHOS and STIXOIMA, will give a concert at the Andros open-air theatre on Monday August 16, 2021, at 09:00 p.m. TAF LATHOS (Panagiotis Kiriakou) is one of the most innovative representatives and exponents of the Greek hip-hop music scene. Founder of Bashment