The NTG's Drama School Asssociation of Teachers protested the decree, which equates the diplomas of drama schools with high school diplomas. In a press conference on January 24th, NTG teachers had warned they would resign if the government failed to amend the decree by February 8th. The news was announced over the loudspeakers at the students’ sit-in at the National Theater premises on Agiou Konstantinou Street in central Athens which started on February 5th. Students have occupied the Ziller Building premises of the National Theater since February 5th over the same issue.

The labor action by actors and theater workers is taking place in protest of a draft government bill on payment in the industry. The Panhellenic Federation of Theaters said that under the proposed law, the, “renumeration of artists in the wider public sector and in private entities will not be determined by collective labor agreements but by the respective government.” Other unions said the bill would downgrade their degrees and qualifications. According to a National Theater announcement, those who have purchased tickets for the plays will either be able to change the dates or be reimbursed for price of their tickets. Those that bought their tickets electronically will be informed via email regarding the necessary procedure. Tickets bought from sale points can changed or cancelled at the point of sale.

According to an announcement, the event will begin with a lecture by Dr. Archimandritis on the play "Fourth Dimension" by Yiannis Ritsos and will be followed by a theatrical recital performed by Irène Jacob, best known for her work with Polish film director Krzysztof Kieślowski, who will perform the monologue "Helen" from the "Fourth Dimension" by Yiannis Ritsos. Yiannis Ritsos was born in Monemvasia in 1909. He is one of the famous and internationally acknowledged Greek poets, as many of his works have been translated and successfully published in many languages. He published more than one hundred poetic collections, as well as some novels, plays and translations. He belonged to the Communist Party of Greece and his strong political identity is reflected in his works. The event, which will take place on Monday, 16 January, 2023, at 19:00, at the Richelieu amphitheater of the Sorbonne University, is being held with the support of Andreas and Alexandra Martinos, as well as the Jan Michalski Foundation.

One of the world's leading ballets, Kiev City Ballet, presents the most beautiful Christmas tale, The Nutcracker, following their performances in Chicago and New York. The Nutcracker rightly holds a special place in the ballet's repertoire and is now an integral part of the magic of Christmas. The plot is based on Alexander Dumas' adaptation of the fairy tale "The Nutcracker and the King of the Mice" by E.T.A. Hoffman. Christmas provides the perfect setting for this fantastic story. Fantasy and reality coexist through strange and wondrous incidents to create a fascinating story, choreographed by Vasili Vainonen. The brilliant music written by Tchaikovsky is one of the most recognizable in the international repertoire. Tchaikovsky created The Nutcracker for the Kirov Ballets (now known as the Marinsky Ballets) in 1892. Its brilliant orchestration and harmonious melodic passages have charmed and moved people of all ages and ethnicities throughout the ages. The leading roles are performed by two internationally acclaimed soloists of the Kiev Ballets. Clara-Maria: Oksana Bondarenko Prince- Nutcracker: Danyil Podhrushko   SUNDAY 25/12/2022 AT 20:30 MONDAY 26/12/2022 AT 16:00 AND AT 20:30   CHRISTMAS THEATER VEIKOU AVENUE, 11146 +30211 7701700  

By her side until the last minute was the psychiatrist, Dimitris Souras, with whom she had a long friendship. He stood by her side even when the actress had to undergo a gallbladder removal operation in the fall of 2020. That's when her health problems began. The actress lost a lot of weight and her body had weakened. As reported, as a doctor Dimitris Souras was asked to sign her death certificate. "She left for her home, as she wanted. Here I am still we are all shocked. The truth is that for the last three years he was suffering a lot because of the stroke he had suffered and he did not want to go out and do anything. She was depressed but in good condition. It was not sudden, those of us who were close to her expected it. The last star of Greek cinema has passed away. It is tragic for me to have to sign your best friend's death certificate as a doctor. Martha and I were close friends, I don't remember how many years. I love her and I will always love her," he said. Martha Karagianni was one of the greatest actresses of Greek cinema and theater. In 1957, just one year after her first film appearance, she will appear on the stage for the first time in the play "Elephants and Fleas" with the troupe of Kostas Hatzichristou. This performance was the beginning of a long and successful theatrical journey in classical Greek comedies, works by foreign authors, musicals and revues. Theatrical "stations" and her favorite roles, with which she stood out, were in the shows: "Beautiful City" (1962), "Cabaret" (1972), "Ice Cream in Winter" (1984), "Women's Bath" (1996) and "Male and Old Lace" (2000). She will also stand out for some of the most famous Greek films, such as "Some prefer it cold", "Girls for kissing", "A lady in bouzoukis", "Mermaids and tough guys". Relatives, friends and the people who adored her through her cinematic and theatrical career will have the opportunity to say goodbye to her for the last time this Thursday, September 22nd at noon, at the First Cemetery of Athens. The family's wish is that instead of wreaths, the money be deposited in the "Actor's House".

The world’s premier psychedelic soul band, Monophonics, cordially invites you to attend the grand re-opening of the once thriving, once vibrant establishment, the legendary Sage Motel. A place where folks experience the highs and lows of human existence. A place where big dreams and broken hearts live, where people arrive without ever knowing how they got there. It’s where individuals find themselves at a crossroads in life. What started as a quaint motor lodge and a common pitstop for travelers and truckers in the 1940s morphed into a bohemian’s hang by the 1960s and 1970s. Artists, musicians, and vagabonds of all types would stop there as seedy ownership pumped obnoxious amounts of money into high end renovations, eventually attracting some of the most prominent acts of the era. But when the money ran out, The Sage Motel devolved into a place where you rent by the hour. Sage Motel, Monophonics’ fifth studio album since 2012, tells its story. Once again produced by brilliant bandleader Kelly Finnigan, the album captures a timeless sound that blends heavy soul with psych-rock. With their previous album, It’s Only Us, selling over 10,000 physical units and garnering over 20 million streams, Monophonics have built a reputation over the past decade as one of the most impactful bands in the country. If these walls of the Sage Motel could talk, this is what they’d say. So join us as we examine where the stories are told and experiences unfold…..and sink into a soft pillow of soulful psychedelia…..down at the Sage Motel. Warpaint, the leading single from Sage Motel, reveals the vices of each resident and confronts the struggles of substance abuse and addiction. Their warpaint becomes compulsory to face the day, tolerate the struggle, get through the hardest parts of the world, humanity, life and to fight the good fight. Cloaked in heavy riffs and robust vocals, Warpaint gives you the first look through the doors of the Sage Motel. The tour heads off on September 1st at Technopolis (100 Pireos, Gazi) in Athens, before heading to Kavala’s Akontisma venue on September 2nd, then the Thessaloniki Beer Festival on September 3rd, the Lab Art Yard in Volos on September 5th after that, and lastly the old slaughterhouse in Patra on September 6th, 2022. Tickets can be booked online at www.viva.gr or by phone at 11876.

One of the best-loved operas of all time, Puccini’s drama is back for 4 performances at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on 28, 29, 30th and 31st July, 2022, as part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival, in an impressive production staged, and with sets and costumes by the celebrated Argentine opera director Hugo de Ana, and conducted by Philippe Auguin. Opera diva Floria Tosca is a woman madly in love, and insanely jealous of her lover. Baron Scarpia, an evil man who wields absolute power, takes pleasure in making his victims suffer. Caught between these 2 is Mario Cavaradossi, Tosca’s lover and a true patriot, who gets sent to his death not for his ideas, but for his relationship with Tosca, whom Scarpia lusts after. The machinations of the plot are perfectly engineered: no-one will escape the traps set by Scarpia. The narrative architecture of Tosca touches on a series of all-too-human concerns: love and jealousy, debauched lust, and loyal friendship. And though death encapsulates this work in many ways, the essence of its plot is in fact the unbearable predicament in which our lead finds herself, left to face a nightmare of a dilemma. The qualities inherent in our heroine help explain why Tosca remains one of the most popular operas in the repertoire to this day. Tosca is the archetypal opera diva when it comes to both how she sings and how she behaves. Her exploits and her emotions lay the very foundations of the quintessential operatic trope that is the self-absorbed opera singer who allows herself to be overpowered by her instincts. 28, 29, 30th and 31st July, 2022. STARTS AT: 21:00. TICKET PRICES: €25, €45, €55, €60, €85, €100. https://aefestival.gr/festival_events/tosca/?lang=en Venue: ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS / ACROPOLIS - ATHENS

In the first chapter of Aeschylus’ Oresteia trilogy, Agamemnon’s homecoming signals a new, bloody chapter of violence when he is murdered by his wife, Clytemnestra. Ulrich Rasche, one of the most exciting new German directors, is noted for his unusual and impressive scenic language. His actors are often driven towards a deeply existential and “manic” style of performance, combining text, movement, and rhythm. Audiences will be captivated by a breathtaking production, a well-orchestrated choreography performed on mechanical revolving stages to the sounds of live contemporary music. Part of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival (aefestival.gr), the performance is a co-production by the festival and the Residenztheater, and will be making its world premiere. Directing – Set design Ulrich Rasche Translation and adaptation Walter Jens (Performance rights by Theater-Verlag Desch GmbH) Composition – Musical direction Nico van Wersch Costume design Romy Springsguth Choral direction Jürgen Lehmann Lighting design Gerrit Jurda Dramaturgy Michael Billenkamp Assistant directors David Moser, Nils Hampe Musical assistance Jonathan Emilian Heck Stage design assistance Lisa Käppler Costume assistance Natascha Dick Stage manager Emilia Holzer Prompter Anna Dormbach Technical director Andreas Grundhoff Stage inspector Ralph Walter Technical stage manager Maximilian Gassner Stage hands Daniel Michael Jaumann, Benjamin Bob Knabe, Tobias Leitenstern, Jakob Sebastian Lukacin, Florian Manfred Mikschl, Luisa Hendrike Struckmeyer Lightning crew Goran Budimir, Thomas Keller, Susanne Koch Sound Nikolaus Knabl, Alexander Zahel Wardrobe Veronika Kiechle, Stephanie Poell, Jörg Upmann Makeup Lena Kostka, Isabella Krämer Props Anna Wiesler Driver Frank Dyrbusch Cast Liliane Amuat (Cassandra, Chorus), Anna Bardavelidze (Cassandra, Chorus), Pia Händler (Clytemnestra), Thomas Lettow (Agamemnon, Chorus), Niklas Mitteregger (Messenger, Chorus), Max Rothbart (Messenger, Chorus), Lukas Rüppel (Aegisthus), Noah Saavedra (Messenger, Chorus), Myriam Schröder (Cassandra, Chorus), Moritz Treuenfels (Menelaus, Chorus) Co-production Residenztheater – Athens Epidaurus Festival With the support of the Federal Foreign Office The event forms part of the “70 Years of the Goethe-Institut Athen” program. It will have Greek and English surtitles. July 23rd, 2022. 21:00. Tickets & bus schedule: aefestival.gr/festival_events/agamemnon/?lang=en VIP 60€ • ZONE Α΄ 50€ • ZONE Β΄ 30€ • UPPER TIER 25€, 20€, 15€, 10€ • STUDENTS/ 65+/ ARTIST UNIONS 24€, 16€, 12€, 8€ • UNEMPLOYED/ ART SCHOOL STUDENTS 5€ Audiences who have purchased concessions must show supporting documents upon admission. Otherwise, admission will not be allowed. *Audiences who will purchase or have already purchased a ticket for The Persians (15-16/7) can use their ticket barcode to get a 50% discount for another ticket for Alcestis (1-2/7) or Agamemnon (22-23/7) at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. The offer is available for all seating zones except for the two low-price upper tier zones). Audiences who will purchase or have already purchased a ticket for one of the two international co-productions held at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus – Alcestis or Agamemnon – can use their ticket barcode to secure a 50% discount for another ticket for the other international co-production. The offer is available for all seating zones except for the two low-price upper tier zones. Holders of the FESTIVAL FRIEND card have a 50% discount for both international co-productions held at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus (Alcestis and Agamemnon). The offer is available for all seating zones except for the two low-price upper tier zones. Audiences who have already purchased a ticket for both international co-productions held at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus – Alcestis and Agamemnon ­– and cannot benefit from the above offer, can have a 50% discount for one Festival production presented at Peiraios 260 or the Odeon of Herodes Atticus between 15 and 30 June, after submitting a request to tickets@aefestival.gr or to the Festival box office. The offer does not apply to concessions. Furthermore, after the offer is redeemed, the same barcode cannot be used to unlock other discount offers. Venue: Ancient Theater of Epidaurus

The performance of "All I need" will be held at Space H (Eeta) at 260 Pireos Street and discussion with the public and Hue and his dancers will follow the performance on June 1st. Hue, born in 1991, started in dance with hip hop, then joined the Conservatoire Regional d' Annecy in France and the Ballet Junior de Geneve in Switzerland. He has danced with outstanding choreographers before becoming one himself. Beaver Dam, a Franco-Swiss company, was founded in 2014. Hue was recognized by Switzerland in 2019 with the dance distinction of "Danseur Exceptionnel". In a description on the theme of "All I need", the company's site says the following: "The phrase, far from being new, nevertheless takes on its full meaning in our recent news, where profitability dominates, where extremist and nationalist parties are gaining momentum, where society promotes competition for personal power. Is it possible to change direction before the irremediable tear of the community? This is the question (...)." The official trailer is available at: https://youtu.be/F0MnmI2hTug. Online sales of tickets have begun and prices range from 5 Euros to 30 Euros. Moreover, the program has been announced and tickets are now on sale for many of the shows that make up the exciting roster of this year’s Athens & Epidaurus Festival, the biggest event on Greece’s cultural calendar, stretching across more than three months and multiple venues. Check out the program and make your bookings for the headliners before tickets sell out, at aefestival.gr.