Elliniko Theatro embraces two organizations: the Greek Theatre of New York, based in New York
and Greek Theatre International, based in Athens. Two organizations sharing a common vision.

Promoting Greek Culture worldwide by expanding the temporal, spatial and social boundaries of Hellenic Theatre

The Apology of Socrates
epixeiro.gr Socrates Now: The successful synch between Culture - Education - Tourism proved that creative, extrovert cross-sector partnerships can offer unique experiences to foreign audiences and radically contribute to liquidifying Greece's invaluable symbolic capital. Εpixeiro.gr
Dimokratia article One of the most important texts of the ancient hellenic literature comes to life beneath the Acropolis, in the courtyard of the Athens University Museum, offering the oportunity to the audiance to be captivated by the power of Socratic speech. Dimokratia
Guardian article Whether we are Greeks versus Greeks, whether we are Greeks versus Europeans, whether we are the poor versus the banking system, whether we're fascists versus leftists, we are human beings, we are citizens of the same city, whether it is the city of Athens or the city of the world. Let us, you and I, sit down and see, by asking each other some questions, by asking each other what is on our mind, how we could conceivably find a common place. Because, without finding it, we're going to go down. The Guardian
kathimerini article It was about time to leave everything behind and invite all Greek citizens to a continuous dialogue. Its an opportunity to listen to each other, all of us who believe we know everything. Just like Socrates said, in order to learn, one has to admit that one knows nothing Kathimerini
Sofia Times - 8 October 2011 '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
NH1 Presenting Universal Hellenism: 9-page feature review on Elliniko Theatro The National Herald
ISB review A fascinating, powerful performance, a unique opportunity for our students! ISB News
American Theatre - The Apology of Socrates - Article by Jonathan Kalb - 2007 - 1 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
apology_odyssey-magazine Street-smart Socrates is back:an exciting, daring performance that brings Socrates to vivid life. Yannis Simonides, directed by Lucas Skipitaris, alows the audience to experience the immortal, godfly in all his dimensions - restless, humorous, brilliant and fascinating... Οdyssey Magazine
Montevideo - El Pais-20 April 2008 Α successful Greek play arrives in Uruguay... El Pais (Uruguay)
2008Gulfnews.1 - Copy 6-page review: Yannis Simonides is thrilling audiences around the world with his solo performance "The Apology of Socrates" Gulf News (UAE)
2006_apology_eleytherotypia_hrakleio Αn impressive performance at the first International Philosophy Conference: A high-level theatrical result, which left the audience fascinated... Eleftherotypia
2005_apology_dimokratiki_xio A performance of socratic teaching with the unique interpretation of Yannis Simonides... Dimokratiki Newspaper
PeloponisosNov2007 Socrates alive: Yannis Simonides fascinates the audience with his free and naturalistic interpretation Peloponisos Newspaper
2006_apology_ethnos_new-york A Socrates from New York! Α performance full of humanity, humor, simplicity, which surprises with its immediacy and its verities Ethnos
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