Ancient Theatre of Philippi
Saturday July 21, at 21.30
Oscar Wilde‘s “The Selfish Giant” will be presented on Sunday, July 21, at 9:30 PM at the Ancient Theatre of Philippi as part of the 67th Philippi Festival.
“any giant who plants in his garden
a small bit of kindness,
will soon see a giant evergreen tree
grow in just a few days’ time!”
How do we deal with anger? What does “mine” mean?
What are the walls we build around ourselves?
Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant” is a revealing fairy tale for both little and grown-up children. In the theatrical adaptation by the company, Oscar Wilde’s world is transported to our contemporary world with humour, tenderness, and reflection, highlighting the ever-relevant issue of active citizenship and focusing on managing emotions, especially anger.
…when walls are built, they collapse…
In the Giant’s beautiful garden, where all kinds of flowers bloom, children gather and play every day, as there is no other free space. When the Giant returns, he gets angry and drives the children away, building a huge wall. Desolation and Winter prevail in the garden. Until one day… the Giant’s heart is filled with love for the first time, and the garden is filled with happy children again.
For children aged 4+.
CREDITS:
Author: Oscar Wilde
Translation: Dimitris – Chrysos Tomaras
Direction: Alexandros Nikolaidis
Theatrical Adaptation: the company
Stage/Costume Design: Petroula Liora, Andreana Liora
Original Music Composition: Thodoris Papadimitriou
Lyrics: Antonis Papatheodoulou, Evangelia Papamichail
Movement Direction: Tasos Papadopoulos
Song Coaching: Afroditi Nikolioudaki
Lighting Design: Giannis Kyratzis
Collaborator for the interactive part: Melina Chatzigeorgiou
Dramaturgical Editing: Eleftheria Kampagiovani
Assistant Director: Aspasia Dimou
Music/lyrics for the song “This garden is mine”: Aphrodite Nikolioudaki
Graphic Design: Dori Loukri
Promotion: Loukia Argyriadou
Artistic Direction: Tasos Ratzos
CAST:
Angelos Gougousis, Myrsini Karmatzoglou, Vaso Mamali
*The performance is under the auspices and financial support of the Ministry of Culture.
“The Selfish Giant” by Oscar Wilde
Ancient Theatre of Philippi
Saturday July 21, at 21.30
Performance duration: 70 minutes
Ticket prices: 10€ pre-sale // 12€ at the box office on the day of the performance
Online pre-sale:
https://www.more.com/theater/children/o-egoistis-gigantas-kalokairini-periodeia
Pre-sale
Kavala: Visitor Information Center of the Municipality of Kavala (formerly EOT), Central Square, tel: 2510-620566, open daily from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00. On the day of the performance, tickets will be available for pre-sale at the ticket office of the Ancient Theater of Philippi from 19:30 in the evening.
Krinides: Café “Proskinio,” Ancient Theater of Philippi, tel. 2510516090
Drama: “Americanino 30” G. Papandreou 30, Tel. 2521058206
* Entry to the theater is prohibited after the performance begins.
** Once again this year, there will be a transportation option for spectators by a KTEL Kavala bus to and from the ancient theater of Philippi upon presentation of the respective theater performance ticket and a special fare of 4.00€. Departure from the KTEL of Kavala at 19:15 and return after the end of the performance.
For more information and seat reservations, you can call the offices of the Municipal and Regional Theater of Kavala at 2510-220876 during office hours.
