10 & 11 August, Archaeological site of Gortyna, Heraklion
Production: ANTANAKLASEIS
Genre: Theatre
Time: 21:30
Duration: 70′
Pre-booking for 10th of August
Pre-booking for 11th of August
Philoxenia / hospitality in ancient Greece was a sacred obligation and an unconditional right. Since then and until now, the phenomenon of forced mass displacement of populations is not unprecedented. However, in recent years the way we deal with this phenomenon is unprecedentedly harsh.
How things have changed over time in Greek society? What did the refugees experience on their way from Asia Minor to Greece and how did they cope? How were they received by the natives? How did the Greek government deal with them? And on the other hand, how are the refugees treated today by the Greek government and the Greek citizens?
A musical narrative theatrical performance inspired by the testimonies of refugees of then and now, in combination with ancient texts, literary texts, poetry, audio documents, physicality and live music.
Creative team
Conception, performer, direction: Eleanna Apostolaki
Music composition, performer: Michalis Flouris
Music performer: Christoforos Pitsidimos
Sound design: Konstantinos Georgiadis
Lighting design: Aris Tsamis
Choreography: Nefeli Ktistaki
Costume editing: Ourania Skordalou
Videos, photos, poster design: Obscura Lab