The story is a simple one about an Irish musician, disappointed by love, who is ready to give up on his dream. However, his luck changes upon meeting a Serbian woman who re-inspires his affinity for music, love, and life. The musical is based on the Oscar and Grammy-winning motion picture scripted and directed by John Carney. The theatrical adaptation was remounted with great success on Broadway and the West End, winning eight awards in total and was highly appraised by critics. The music is by Glen Hansard, singer of the Irish rock band ‘The Frames’ and the lyrics by Markéta Irglová. Their song ‘Falling Slowly’ was a huge success and won the 2008 Academy Award for Best Original Song.
The Greek Adaptation Plays At The Greek National Opera Alternative Stage
ONCE is written by the multi-awarded Irish author and director Enda Walsh and translated to Greek by Dimitris Dimopoulos. What’s really interesting about ONCE is that the actors also take on the role of the orchestra musicians and perform live on stage, offering a unique and unforgettable musical experience to the audience. Director Akilas Karazisis, set designer Eva Manidaki, costume designer Ioanna Tsami and choreographer Amalia Bennett, significantly contributed to this impressive production. The leading roles are performed by the charismatic Marina Satti and the experienced performer Apostolis Psychramis who are accompanied by a dynamic and talented cast of actors. Enjoy this musical at the Greek National Opera Alternative Stage until January the 19th.
Have you ever wondered what Cinderella's real name is? Actually nobody knows, and it doesn't really matter! This world famous fairy-tale is a story about a beautiful, kind girl who was left to take care of her cruel stepmother and jealous stepsisters; she eventually becomes queen of a small fairy-tale kingdom, thanks to her virtuous personality, beauty, as well as the help of her caring fairy godmother.
The Monte Carlo Ballet
Founded in 1909, the Monte Carlo Ballet has collaborated with ballet legends, including Nijinsky and Anna Pavlova. Under the patronage of Princess Grace, the company gained worldwide recognition and is regarded as one of the world’s leading ballets.
Jean Christophe Maillot's dynamic choreography and Prokofiev's music will dazzle the audience while the outstanding dancers will impress connoisseurs of classical dance. The acclaimed ensemble will perform at the Alexandra Trianti Hall from December 21 to 29, 2018.
Following the hugely successful "Van Gogh Alive - The Experience", a new comprehensive exhibition will guide visitors through the life and innovative work of yet another genius artist on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of his death. Leonardo da Vinci is known as one of the most multifarious personalities of all time. Renowned for creating two of the most famous art pieces in the world – the enigmatic portrait of ‘Mona Lisa’ and the most reproduced religious painting of all time, ‘The Last Supper’ – Da Vinci was one of the world’s most influential painters, philosopher, and sculptor. He took interest in science and is famous for his study of anatomy, engineering, biology, and architecture. Da Vinci’s deep knowledge of anatomy and his inventions set the foundations for the creation of contemporary flying and fighting machines, as well as musical instruments.
Three Exhibitions In One Big Event To Honor Da Vinci's Diversity & Talented
In collaboration with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Rome, the Lumiere Technology Institute in Paris, and numerous other experts from Italy and France, three exhibitions have been combined into one to illustrate the fascinating aspects of Da Vinci's personality and depths of his interests. Audiovisual presentations will transform the exhibition space into a dynamic and educational experience where visitors will be able to participate and learn through interactive displays.
The Iconic Old OSY Bus Depot In Gazi
Divided into 17 thematic sections, this immersive audio-visual exhibition will take place at the old OSY Bus Depot in central Athens; a building that allows for the display of 75 reproductions of Da Vinci’s ground-breaking designs, comparison of his inventions to modern day technological achievements, and more than 200 exhibits from the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Rome.
Duration: 30 November 2018 - 31 March 2019
The Athens Biennale launches its 6th edition under the title ANTI. At the heart of this year’s event is opposition, objection, rivalry, and contradiction, and how these words are experienced in Athens today; in a city that has endured a decade of economic, social and ethical crisis. How does Athens truly deal with the phenomena of normalization, of opposition and non-conformity, from politics to web culture, from videogames to Netflix, as well as its contemporary idols? The 5th Athens Biennale, under the title “Waiting for the Barbarians” was a fitting prelude to ANTI.
From October 26, more than 100 international artists will be exhibiting their provocative works, through which they will be commenting on today’s reality, at four different abandoned venues in the heart of the city of Athens. The emptiness of these abandoned buildings defines the feeling of discomfort and revolt in the city. ANTI’s main venues are the Telecommunications, Telegrams and Post building (Stadiou 5), the Benakeios Library (Anthimou Gazi 2), the former Esperia Palace Hotel (Stadiou 22) and the former TSMEDE building (Kolokotroni 4).
The Athens Biennale was founded in 2005 by contemporary art curator Xenia Kalpaktsoglou, journalist Augustine Zenakos, and visual artist Poka-Yio. This year they chose abandoned buildings in the city center as the setting of the Biennale, in order to fully capture Athens’ political, social and cultural momentum.
