11, 12 & 13 August, Archaeological site of Kabeirion, Lemnos
Production: QUASI STELLAR / PERFORMANCES WORKSHOPS RETREATS
Genre: Dance
Time: 19:30
Duration: 90′
Pre-booking for 11th of August
Pre-booking for 12th of August
Pre-booking for 13th of August
As Above So Below: an experiential performance designed for the Kabeirion of Lemnos, the oldest known Greek Sanctuary connecting the spiritual heritage of the Asia Minor refugees with ritual memories of antiquity and the worship of Cabeiri. Sacred Fire, the element of destruction and regeneration, becomes the thread connecting Greeks with the Light and the greatness of the Universe.
The creator of the first underwater performance in Sounio and the vigil night in Fygaleia, director and choreographer Apostolia Papadamaki, connects cultural heritage with performing arts in a performance-ritual by renowned artists Savina Yannatou, Thanasis Efthymiadis, Maria Papageorgiou, professional dancers, and local volunteers under the full moon.
The music is composed by Trifon Koutsourelis.
Creative team
Direction, choreography: Apostolia Papadamaki
Original score: Trifon Koutsourelis
Dramaturgy: Apostolia Papadamaki, Panagiotis Gkiokas
Costumes: Ifigeneia Daoudaki
Lighting: Valentina Tamiolaki
Scientific partners: Dr Pavlos Triantafyllidis (archaeologist and supervisor at the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lesbos), Malamo Mari (archaeologist)
Text editing: Dr Athena Despoina Potari
Marketing & communication: MENTOR
Graphic & visual designer: Areion Stefanidis
Photography, video: Pantelis Ladas
Ancient Greek pronunciation training: Eleni Koulizaki
Performers
Refugee mother: Savina Yannatou
Daughter /Cabeirus: Maria Papageorgiou
Narrator / Cabeirus: Thanasis Efthymiadis
Mnemosyne / Hermes: Apostolia Papadamaki
Dancers: Plotinos Iliadis, Konstantina Liontou, Antonis Strouzas, Maria Papakonstantinou, Natasha Sarantopoulou, Spyros Christakis