Stories of women in Folk Music
directed by Asterios Peltekis
Ancient Theatre of Philippi
Wednesday, 24th July, at 9:30 PM
The summer production of the musical theatre performance They called me Marika – They named me Marika by the National Theatre of Northern Greece (NTNG), in co-production with the Serres Municipal Theatre, continues its successful tour after debuting to a full house in Serres. It will be performed for one night only at the Ancient Theatre of Philippi as part of the 67th Philippi Festival.
The performance is a tribute to the archetypal female figures who influenced Greek Folk and Rebetiko music of the past century, an original musical theatre work by Giorgos Andreou and Odysseas Ioannou, directed by NTNG Artistic Director Asterios Peltekis.
On stage, a “musical box” opens, bringing together the two Marikas, Marika Papagika and Marika Ninou—though their paths never crossed in real life—meeting theatrically. They revive stories, memories, and eras, inspired by real events and “tweaked” historical details, in a nostalgic journey through time and through the evolution of Greek music in the first half of the twentieth century.
These “Saints” of Greek Folk Song, mythical female figures— in a show where men “shine” through their absence—illuminated the stage and historic venues in Greece and abroad, unfolding the thread of history through narratives and beloved songs that have become part of our collective unconscious, including Smyrneiko, traditional, Rebetiko, Laiko, and original songs by Giorgos Andreou.
Eleni Tsaligopoulou, one of the most significant voices in contemporary Greek music, and Korina Legaki, one of the most talented singers of the younger generation, deliver outstanding performances that engage the audience, who sing along throughout the show.
CREDITS
Direction: Asterios Peltekis, Stage Design: Danai Pana, Costume Design: Nikos Charlaftis, Music Composition – Orchestration: Giorgos Andreou, Choreography: Stella Eminoglou, Lighting Design: Stelios Tzolopoulos, Video & graphics: Mike Rafail, Assistant Directors: Lili Adraskela, Evi Sarmi
*Assistant Set Designers (as part of an internship): Alkinoi Balasi, Despina Papadimitriou
*Assistant Lighting Designer (as part of an internship): Toulin Osman
Singers – Performers: Korina Legaki, Eleni Tsaligopoulou
Cast: Lili Adraskela (Klotho), Panagiota Vitezaki (Daughter), Iro Dimitriadou (Atropos), Evi Sarmi (Fortune-teller), Chrysa Toumanidou (Lachesis), Christina Zacharof & Evi Koutalianou (emergency replacement)
Musicians on stage:
Traianos Albanoudis (double bass), Giorgos Andreou/Sakis Kontonikolas (piano), Marianti Themeli (trumpet), Vangelis Kalamaras (drums), Christos Makris (flute), Pavlos Pafranidis (bouzouki), Zografos Stavridis (accordion), Spyros Chatzikonstantinou (guitar), Konstantinos Sakarelis/Giorgos Poulianitis (oboe)
“They called me Marika – They named me Marika” by Giorgos Andreou – Odysseas Ioannou
Ancient Theatre of Philippi
Wednesday, 24th July, at 9:30 PM
Duration of the performance: 100 minutes
Ticket prices:
15€ Online and in-person pre-sale (up to one day before the performance)
17€ General Admission
13€ Student, Senior 65+
11€ Teachers, Professors, Group (20 people)
9€ Unemployed
8€ Disabled & Companions of Disabled
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
Online pre-sale: https://www.more.com/theater/marika-me-eipane-marika-me-bgalaneperiodeia
* 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.
