Kavala’s Old Swimming Pool
Monday 4 – Tuesday 5 September, at 21.00
The Municipal Theatre of Kavala presents on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th September at 21.00 at the Old Swimming Pool of Kavala, the new play “Until the summer” that was written exclusively for the 66th Philippi Festival by Christina Kypreou and Michalis Pitidis. A unique performance dedicated to all those who spend their summer working seasonal jobs.
Summer: The heat, the sea, holidays, childhood memories, carelessness, laziness. Summer as a product. The product of “the country’s biggest industry”. The children who used to spend their days digging holes on the beach are now holding trays, filling coolers, making beds for seasonal visitors.
As soon as the weather warms up, there is a huge change. Like a natural phenomenon. Coastal towns increase their population by 10 or even 20 times. Streets light up, buildings are inhabited, swimming pools overflow, public spaces are taken over by furniture and people. Villages, beaches and towns are transformed to welcome these transient visitors. A transformation that requires method, organisation, money and a lot of hard work. The seasonal work for the summer. For some it’s their first job, for others it’s an emergency solution, for many it’s their regular job. In recent years, there has been an increase in seasonal job vacancies. This year alone, more than 60,000 jobs have gone unfilled. Young people say: They are turning their backs on them. What can a young person expect from a job? What makes a job good? The salary? The hours? The insurance? The stability? Or is it something more intangible? A job that you feel is fulfilling, important. A job that gives you room to grow? What are these jobs that we spend our summers in and on which a whole country is basing its economic future? And who are the people who work in them? What do they feel? What do they hope for?
Text / Dramaturgy: Christina Kypreou, Michalis Pitidis
Director: Michalis Pitidis
Stage Designer: Stavros Kapetanios
Movement Design: Natalia Kalogeropoulou
Lighting Design: Vasilis Apostolatos
Costume Design: Zoe Sigalou
Music/Sound Design: Giannis Kanakis
Stage Construction: Giorgos Mastorakis, Giannis Stavridis
Cast: Natalia Kalogeropoulou, Melina Kotselou, Christina Kypreou, Giorgos Boufidis, Michalis Pitidis, Despina Stavridi, Zoe Sigalou
“Until the summer”
by Christina Kypreou and Michalis Pitidis
Kavala’s Old Swimming Pool
Monday 4 – Tuesday 5 September, at 21.00
Ticket prices: General Admission: 10€, Reduced: 8€
*Due to the very limited number of seats, the invitation recipients who wish to attend the performance are kindly requested to contact the ticket office of the Philippi Festival to reserve a seat. First come, first served.
No admission to the theatre once the performance has begun.
Pre-sale at the Visitor Information Centre of the Municipality of Kavala (former EOT) Central Square, tel: 2510-620566, daily from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00, while on the days of the performances there will be a pre-sale at the venue from 19:00 in the afternoon.
For further information and seat reservations, please call the Municipal and Regional Theatre of Kavala on 2510. 220876-7 during office hours.
