Waters of Cyprus, of Syria and of Egypt

After its successful journey to Delphi, Rome and Athens, the theatre production “Waters of Cyprus, of Syria, and of Egypt. Study on the ‘Dramatic’ Cavafy” of the Theatrical Workshop of the University of Cyprus, will be presented in October at the Teloglion Fine Arts Foundation upon special invitation by the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki.

On this occasion, THEPAK will give one more performance for the audience in Cyprus, giving theatregoers yet another opportunity to enjoy the multidimensional poetry of the Alexandrian in a modular play, grounded in the study of the “dramatic” Cavafy.

The performance is based on the entire Cavafy oeuvre and combines those poems or parts of poems in which the Alexandrian makes use of techniques and elements characteristic of the dramatic art. The stage presentation is further enhanced by Evagoras Karagiorgis’ inspired music composed specifically for the play, as well as by Stavros Antonopoulos’ choices in costume design, both of which add a distinctive aesthetic to the performance. The director’s approach, which takes into account the different stages in Cavafy’s development as a poet (early, formative, mature), as well as the thematic areas of his poetry (philosophical/didactic, historical/political, sensual/erotic poems), makes the performance not only an enjoyable artistic event but also a productive educational experience.

Text selection, adaptation and stage direction: Michalis Pieris
Music: Evagoras Karagiorgis
Costume design: Stavros Antonopoulos
Set, stage and costume assistants: Kypros Georgiou, Anna Kyriazi
Lighting design: Michalis Pieris, Gregoris Papageorgiou
Light technician: Kyriakos Kakoullis
Production manager, assistant director: Stamatia Laoumtzi

Cast in leading roles: Stavros Aroditis, Myria Hadjimatthaiou, Christina Pieri, Gregoris Papagregoriou, Chariton Iosifides, Michalis Michael, Dimitris Pitsillis, Nicholas Kakkoufa, Michalis Yangou, Angela Savidou, Eleni Efthimiou, Makis Alampritis, Giorgos Koutsodontis, Loizos Gavriel, Michalis Philippakis, Christophoros Hatzichristoforou

Chorus: Eftychia Georgiou, Maria Christodoulou, Georgia Liasi, Stella Alexiou, Andri Chatzigeorgiou, Michaella Protopapa, Kontstantina Evangelou, Christodoulos Santziakkis, and the remaining cast.

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]