The Ballad of the Bridge

On the occasion of its upcoming participation at the Agia Napa
Medieval Festival, THEPAK will give one performance of its
successful production “The Ballad of the Bridge”, which has
been provoking the interest of the audience for 11 years now.

The play is a stage adaptation of some of the most expressive versions of the famous Greek folk ballad “The Bridge at Arta” as preserved in Cyprus, Pontus, Crete, and Epirotic Greece. More than just an enjoyable theatrical event, the performance constitutes a truly productive educational experience, since it gives students and educators the opportunity to come across some essential issues in the research of verbal folklore, such as the different approaches to and interpretations of a given theme, as well as the historical and ideological perspectives that open up as a result of the creative approach to demotic songs. At the same time, the performance offers an innovative stage interpretation of traditional folklore that takes into consideration the context, pursuits and collective dilemmas of modern times.

The music of the play is performed live on stage by the composer Evagoras Karagiorgis (lute) and the musicians Antreas Christodoulou (violin), Xristiana Antonoudiou (clarinet) and Yannis Soulos (drum).

Adaptation, stage direction: Michalis Pieris
Music: Evagoras Karageorgis
Set and props: Christos Lysiotis
Costumes: Marina Kleanthous
Choreography: Michalis Pieris
Kinesiology: Arianna Ikonomou
Lighting: Yorgos Koukoumas
Production manager, assistant director: Stamatia Laoumtzi

Ticket price: €10
Students/Discounted tickets: €5
Ticket card for all September – October events: €40

For information and reservations:
Monday to Friday 9.30 – 13.30
Tel. 22894531-2
e-mail: [email protected]