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Socrates on Slideshare!
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 impact of this unique project around the world.
Our success story
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 platform for both change and growth”. Many thanks to RepowerGreece for this honour and their support.
Re-branding Greece
Elliniko Theatro is very proud to be a key partner in the organisation of the 1st Panhellenic Place Marketing & Branding Conference, which will take place in Volos on March 30th – April 1st 2012. More info at http://placemarketing.gr/
Ukraine Tour
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 partnerships with the Hellenic Foundation for Culture in Odessa, the Greek Embassy in Kiev as well as Astra, Universal and Piraeus Banks. See one of the posters and Check our schedule for the tour programme.View Kiev Poster here!
Bulgaria tour
In October 2011, Elliniko Theatro is presenting ‘The Apology of Socrates’ in educational and cultural centres of Bulgaria, in English or Greek, with innovative Bulgarian surtitles. The tour is sponsored by the Leventis Foundation, supported by the Greek Consulate of Plovdiv and includes venues in Sofia, Plovdiv, Bourgas and Sozopol. Check the our media sponsors’ (Sofia Times) article for details.
The Apology of Socrates in Cyprus!
The Apology of Socrates returns to Cyprus on Thursday June 30th at 20.30, at the marvellous Axiothea’s Mansion in Nicosia. See the related extract of the Cyprus University Festival Programme
Elliniko Theatro in Luxembourg!
After the triumph in Belgium, Elliniko Theatro travelled to Luxembourg, to present the Apology of Socrates to 200 students at the European School of Luxembourg on May 18th. On May 20th, the Hellenic Community of Luxembourg hosted Cavafy: The Poet of the City in Greek with English surtitles, which was reviewed as ”a fascinating reading performance” by leading newspaper La Voix du Luxembourg. On May 25th The Apology of Socrates was presented at a transatlantic conference hosted by the University of Luxembourg, entitled ‘Living Culture in the University‘, in front of 200 participants from the EU and the USA.
Socrates comes to life in Brussels!
After over 200 performances around the world, Plato’s diachronic classic comes to life in the capital of Europe, at a time when he is especially relevant and needed. Last Tuesday the wise man of Athens fascinated 250 international students at ISB/St John Schools (see review here). Coming up: One perfomance in Greek and one in English, both with French surtitles, at the prestigious Comedie Volter Theatre, on May 13th and May 14th 2011. For further info click here
Touching all-day reading of the Iliad at the Getty Museum
The all day audience-participation reading at the Getty Villa, Malibu (USA) was a success: 160 Readers of Homer, an exhibition of ancient artifacts related to the Homeric Epics, ancient Greek melodies and tastes created an impressive setting in an internationally renowned cultural centre. Read the Getty announcement of the event here and the latest review here
Public reading of the Iliad at the Getty Museum, L.A on April 30th!
Εlliniko Theatro and The Readers of Homer warmly invite you to a public reading of Homer’s Iliad, at the J.Paul Getty Museum – Getty Villa, Malibu, on April 30th 2011, from 10am until 7pm. Discover the Getty Stories of the Trojan War galleries, enjoy tastes reminiscent of Homer’s time and hear the great Greek epic as interpreted by 160 readers of all ages and backgrounds. For additional information click here . We look forward to seeing you there!
Meditation on the Odyssey
Αmerican filmmaker Charles Berkowitz presents a beautiful short film on his experience of the Homeric Reading in Kos, August 2010. Α picture is worth a thousand words… Enjoy! http://vimeo.com/20273066
Elliniko Theatro launches its new website!
Over 30 years of inspiring work are now available for the world to see, discover and support.
Our gratitude to our web design team, WebOlution.gr
Coming up: Belgium, France & Luxembourg tour
The Apology of Socrates and Cavafy: Poet of the City will be touring in theatres, schools and universities in Luxembourg and Belgium in May 2011. Details coming soon!
Grant from the A.G.Leventis Foundation
Elliniko Theatro receives a grant from the A.G. Leventis Foundation, in order to tour The Apology of Socrates in Bulgaria, the Ukraine and Mexico in autumn 2011!
Final goodbye to Τheoni
Elliniko Theatro mourns the passing of Apology of Socrates’ designer, colleague and friend Theoni Vahliotes Aldredge, Oscar and Tony winner, celebrated costume designer of theatre, opera, film and television.