Poreia Theatre participates in the Ministry of Culture’s programme “All of Greece, One Culture” for the first time with the performance A Few Pieces of Stone. In this partially walking performance, young people of Greek-British descent from Thrace will visit the homeland of their parents and grandparents and will be guided through the archaeological site of the Ancient Zone.
During the tour, they will raise various questions about the everyday life in the Ancient Zone, its peak and decline, the excavation history of Thrace, the significance of ancient monuments, etc. The discussion goes beyond learning about our homeland, touching on themes such as the seizure and destruction of cultural treasures – like the Parthenon marbles –, cultural identity, identity narratives and the crises that stem from them, the role of local cultural heritage, its connection to all of humanity, and more. At the end of the tour, everyone will challenge themselves with the crucial questions: “What is a monument beyond just a few pieces of stone?”, “Why is it important to me personally?”, “Why should I care?”.
Educational workshop
During the making of the performance, students from local schools, young individuals, will participate in a workshop led by the director Sofia Vgenopoulou. The workshop will take place in the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis. It has been designed to show how History and cultural identity are reflected in the eyes of the local youth, gather material for the final shaping of the event, and encourage the active involvement of a group of students in the performance.
Beats per Minute Cultural Group presents the walking dance theatre performance Final Class: Gymnastics. It is a piece that blends elements of documentary theatre and devised theatre, aimed at teenagers and young individuals. The creative team invites audiences to ponder why the gymnastics teacher’s phrase “Boys grab some balls to play football, and girls – some balls to play ‘apples’ (a type of children’s game)” seems so familiar to them. T
he gymnastics class at a typical general high school is turned into a battlefield centered on gender discrimination and stereotypes regarding sexual orientation. The class breaks apart when the students start investigating and questioning gender discriminations and the ways in which they are reproduced during the class. This process triggers an anxious internal conflict in all individuals involved – a conflict stemming from exploring the concepts of femininity and masculinity, challenging gender discrimination, and expanding the importance of gender identities.
In the special event for children The Journey of a Note, a contemporary composer clashes with visual artists who take a surrealistic approach in the land of colours. Starting from the compositions of Stavros Lantsias, every child will go on a journey through the notes, in any direction their experiences and emotions will lead them to, without any obstacles or filters. Aiming to emphasize freedom of expression, this two-hour experiential workshop invites children to decode music and create paintings inspired by their feelings. In a reverse approach, they will translate famous paintings by Joan Miró, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Edvard Munch into soundscapes. Every attempt to translate a work of art into an emotion is a multifaceted internal conflict. And perhaps this is what holds the most magic in art.
Programme of events (13 & 14 July 2024)
- Educational programme for children aged 7 and above. Maximum number of participants: 10 persons. The programme will run from 10.00 to 12.00.
- Educational programme for children aged 7 and above. Maximum number of participants: 10 persons. The programme will run from 15.00 to 17.00.
- Visual art exhibition showcasing works crafted by the participants of the workshop. Operating hours for the exhibition: 19.30-22.00
- Concert with Stavros Lantsias. Starts at: 21.00.
The educational programmes are suitable for persons aged 7 and over.
For seat reservations in the educational programs, please contact the Konaki Prodromou Karditsa.
Contact phone: 24410 62078 (Monday – Friday 09.00-13.00).