Giorgos Messalas captivates the theater-loving audience with his performance in Nikolai Gogol's sensational play "The Diary of a Madman", which the distinguished protagonist and director has been "browsing" for twelve years now.

The play goes on the stage of the theater for the 12th and last year until 4 Of March.

Performances of the play "Diary of a Madman", continue at the "Alkyonis" theater (at Victoria station) every Friday and Saturday at 8:30 in the afternoon and Sunday at 7:30.

The ticket price is 20 euro ,13 euro and 10 euros for students, pensioners, unemployed.

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The State Theater of Northern Greece presents the play "Madame Sousou" by Dimitris Psathas, directed by Giorgos Armenis. The unsurpassed comedy of Dimitris Psathas, will be performed at the Royal Theatre, with Fotini Baxevanis in the leading role. The premiere of the show will be given on Friday 10 February.

This is an extremely rare theatrical adaptation made by the author himself for Mrs. Katerina's troupe, (with Emilios Veakis in the role of Panagiotakis) the 1942, and has not reappeared since.

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To explore the concept of identity, to express and create, through their contact with the theater arts, of modern dance and music, the teenagers who will participate in the artistic expression workshop organized on Saturday are invited 4 and on Saturday 11 February at the House of Letters and Arts.

The introduction to the topic will be made with the presentation of a kinetic drama by Antigoni Avdi, with audio support by composer Reynaldo Young. Starting with the action and texts related to the subject, young people will investigate, through experiential theater activities, questions regarding their identity. “Who am I; What would I like to be?; What are my desires and dreams; What are my values ​​for life; How can I deal with the difficulties I encounter?; What gives me strength;» Young people will have the opportunity to play various roles, to experience situations through different perspectives, better understand themselves in relation to others and recognize their uniqueness. Alongside, they will have the opportunity, through movement and sound, to abstractly express their emotional world.

To participate in the workshop, no previous theater experience is necessary, dance or music.

Aimed at teenagers 13-18 years

The workshop will be held by:

Avra Avdi (philology, drama/theatre teacher)
Melina Hatzigeorgiou (drama/theatre teacher, educational)
Antigone Avdis (performer, choreographer)
Reynaldo Young (musician, composer, workshop animator)

Cost of participation: 30 € for both meetings

Conditions: Mandatory attendance at both meetings on Saturdays 4 & 11 February, 11:00-15:00.

Reservations
Tel: 213-017-8034
Email:education@sgt.gr
Responsible: Myrto Lavdas

House of Letters and Arts
Syngrou Avenue 107-109
(across from Panteio)
www.sgt.gr

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Patrines are donning their festive gear and preparing events for the patrine carnival with the opening ceremony scheduled for Saturday.

Young and old will take part in an outdoor celebration, which is expected to pleasantly upset the city center. Music, dance, original happenings, street performers and a host of surprises will unfold through inventive acts generously spreading fun, vitality and joy.

The events will start from 11 in the morning and will last all day, converting the pedestrian streets, the streets, the square of Georgiou and the city hall in the field of carnival action.

From early on Saturday the auctioneer, accompanied by carnival performers, the municipal band and the bandina, they will play familiar carnival motifs and convey the message of joy and fun

From the 11:00-14:00  the children's Carnival Town on the pedestrian street of Riga Feraios will invite Lilliputians and not only to a festive date, envisioning the children's carnival.

At the same time, various events will be held on the pedestrian streets of the center and in Georgiou Square, associations, groups, schools, crews, while the free entries of crews of the "hidden treasure" are expected to give their own color, groups and carnivalists, who will flood the center with their spontaneous carnival appearances.

At 1.30 at noon the telalist with his carnival entourage will arrive at the town hall and hand over the paternal carnival banner to the mayor of Patreon, Yiannis Dimaras 2012, which will remain at the town hall until the end of the events, at 26 February.

At 2 at noon the mayor of Patreon will announce the official opening of the patreon carnival in Georgiou Square, where King Carnavalos will make his impressive appearance.

A concert by the band "The Burger Project" will follow, while until the evening there will be a music program in Georgiou Square. The celebration will conclude with Samata of the "Outraged Carnivalists"’ in collaboration with the dance department of the municipality's cultural organization.

From their side, the "hidden treasure" crews will have their own parade, which will start on 7 on Saturday night from Olgas square. The parade will end at Georgiou Square, where the carnivalists will present events, promising many surprises.

"In an environment of insecurity, uncertainty and anxiety, we attempt through the carnival to light up the dark landscape as much as possible, to create oases of entertainment and fun for our fellow citizens, to keep the great institution of the city at its height" said the mayor Yiannis Dimaras.

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