Elliniko Theatro embraces the Greek Theatre of New York, based in the United States,
and Greek Theatre International, based in Greece – two organizations sharing a common vision:
Promoting Greek Culture worldwide by expanding the temporal, spatial and social boundaries of Hellenic Theatre
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ΕllinikoTheatro counts over 250 performances internationally and has been invited in the context of the 2012 Olympics: We offer hellenic thought as a question, not a dogma 
Kathimerini -
'The Apology of Socrates' fascinates Bulgaria! In a packed theatre, Sofia's audiences awarded Yannis Simonides with a real storm of applause for his inspiring performance.
Sofia Times -
Presenting Universal Hellenism: 9-page feature review on Elliniko Theatro
The National Herald -
A fascinating, powerful performance, a unique opportunity for our students!
ISB News -
Socrates unbound! One uniquely obsessed and multi-talented actor has set himself the decidedly idiosyncratic mission of proving the transcendent dramatic power of the ancient philosopher.
American Theatre -
A resonating piece of theater! Iphigeneia in Tauris is a moving and profound meditation not only on Euripides' play but also on drama itself
New York Times -
A night that will not be easily forgotten by those who attended the marathon reading of the Odyssey, and by those who got to read Homer, with palpable emotion and in the languages of the world, in the magical setting of the Medieval Castle in Kos...
Kathimerini
In the context of the fundraising event ’12 Hours for Greece’ in Brussels on May 16th 2012, EllinikoTheatro & The Readers of Homer proudly present a marathon reading of Homer’s Odyssey by 400 readers of all ages and backgrounds sending a message of solidarity to the Greek people from the heart of the EU.
Read more »EllinikoTheatro, in collaboration with the University of Athens Museum, proudly present: SOCRATES NOW. 14 open-air events under the Acropolis on the immediate relevance of socratic thought to the Greek and global crisis. Plato’s timeless classic The Apology of Socrates and its theatrical rendition by Yannis Simonides are combined with an interactive open discussion, offering a unique ‘edutainment’ experience [...]
Read more »Elliniko Theatro is very proud to be a key partner in the organisation of IDEA|TOPOS 2012 : 1st Panhellenic Place Marketing & Branding Conference, which will take place in Volos on March 30th – April 1st 2012. Yannis Simonides & Stephania Xydia will be making a presentation entitled ‘Pride & Prejudice: Re-defining the role of [...]
Read more »An updated presentation of the Apology project is available on slideshare for you to enjoy, share and promote around the world. We are offering a cultural ‘product’ that has proven to fascinate international audiences and spread positive messages of Hellenism wherever it has been presented. Help us bring Socrates to new audiences and maximise the [...]
Read more »EllinikoTheatro has been selected amongst the four ‘success stories’ in the field of Culture by RepowerGreece. ”By underlining and exploring result-oriented perceptions, this initiative aims to showcase a side of Greece that will confront misperceptions within the international community while motivating the Greek morale. In transforming the perception of Greece, we endeavor to create a [...]
Read more »After the triumph in Bulgaria and Mexico, Elliniko Theatro sets sail for the Ukraine, for a series of performances of ‘The Apology of Socrates’ with Russian surtitles in Kiev, Odessa, Mariupol and Lviv. With the Leventis Foundation as the main sponsor and under the aegis of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this tour includes [...]
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