Ministry of Culture and Sports. “All of Greece one culture” GREECE INFO The successful programme of the Ministry of Culture “All of Greece, One Culture” that has emerged as one of Greece’s most important cultural highlights over the last years and has been enthusiastically embraced by audiences all over the country, returns for a fourth run in summer 2023, offering a rare cultural experience at unique archaeological sites, monuments and museums in every corner of Greece. Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Αθλητισμού. Όλη η Ελλάδα ένας πολιτισμός Revolving around climate crisis and its overwhelming effects on the planet’s present and future, this year’s ambitious and comprehensive programme of events of “All of Greece, One Culture” covers a wide spectrum of artistic expression and brings contemporary culture into a creative dialogue with cultural heritage.The programme includes 70 high-class and top-quality cultural productions that will be presented at 70 archaeological sites, monuments and museums, in 12 regions of Greece. Audience members will have the unique chance to enjoy a total of 140 theatre and music events, performances and shows for young audiences, dance, visual and performance art events, as well as music theatre productions in ancient theatres, castles, monuments, museums, monasteries, churches, mosques and caves for about two months, from 5 July to 31 August 2023. The Ministry of Culture and Sports offers free admission to the events of “All of Greece, One Culture 2023”. Audience members are only requested to pay for the entrance fee to the relevant archaeological sites, where provided. Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Αθλητισμού. Όλη η Ελλάδα ένας Πολιτισμός. Advanced booking is necessary. To learn about the exact start time of the performances, please visit the Ministry of Culture and Sports’ webpage. For more information and advanced booking, please visit:: digitalculture.gov.gr, nationalopera.gr PROGRAMME JULY 5, 6 July 2023 Visual Arts The Nightmare of Persephone Group exhibition and workshops for children Curators: Christophoros Marinos, Christos Chrysopoulos Holy Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Exomvourgo, Tinos Ο Εφιάλτης της Περσεφόνης Music Voices at the End for six pianos Πιανιστικό σύνολο Piandaemonium Ancient Theatre of Philippi, Kavala Πιανιστικό σύνολο Piandaemonium Theatre Uncle Vanya, Forests Soften People Text: Bertrand Moreau, Nikos Manesis Direction: Nikos Manesis Xenokrateion Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi Uncle Vanya, Forests Soften People Music Crises From the Historical Past to This Day Violione String Orchestra Archaeological site of Avdira, Xanthi Archaeological site of Avdira, Xanthi 6, 7 July 2023 Theatre The Rape of Lucretia Direction: Giannis Kourkoumelis Zinzirli Mosque, Serres Zinzirli Mosque, Serres 7, 8 July 203 Music The Former Military Camps of Thessaloniki Direction, choreography: Marianthi Psomataki Kodra Military Camp, Thessaloniki Kodra Military Camp, Thessaloniki Performance for young audiences Two Oddly-Shaped Stones Apparatus theatre company Roman Odeon of Nikopolis, Preveza Roman Odeon of Nikopolis, Preveza 8, 9 July 2023 Performance for young audiences Beware of the Monsters! Translation, adaptation, direction: Kerasia Samara Archaeological site Zoni, Alexandroupolis Προσοχή, Τέρατα! Performance for young audiences Hot Days, Tropical Nights: Visitors Νο2 Dooth theatre group Ancient Theatre of Argos, Argolida Ancient Theatre of Argos, Argolida 9, 10 July 2023 Music The Curse of the Pine Tree Alcedo folk band Ancient Evropos, Kilkis Ancient Evropos, Kilkis 11, 12 July 2023 Performance for young audiences Against the Wind: Tira’s Flying Adventure Hippo theatre company Archaeological Museum of Drama Archaeological Museum of Drama 13, 14 July 2023 Music 4 Seasons Thessaloniki Chamber Orchestra Museum of Ancient Pella Thessaloniki Chamber Orchestra 14, 15 July 2023 Visual Arts Seascape in a Garden Visual and sound installation Curator: Aktina Stathaki Delos Seascape in a Garden Visual Arts With the River of Time Experiential theatrical tour to the visual installation The Museum of Unnatural History by Dulcinea Compania Former Primary School, Spilaio, Grevena With the River of Time 15, 16 July 2023 Theatre Night on Earth Direction: Alexandros Koen Archaeological site of the Hellenistic City of Florina Archaeological site of the Hellenistic City of Florina Performance for young audiences The Guardian of the Lake Text: Andreas Flourakis Direction: Roubini Moschochoriti Archaeological site of Heraion of Perachora, Corinthia Ο Φύλακας της Λίμνης 17, 18 July 2023 Theatre New Life Concept, direction: Antonis Antonopoulos Second Ancient Theatre of Larissa New Life Theatre 2071 Direction: Manos Karatzogiannis Tsiatsiapa Mansion, Kastoria 2071 Dance Bodies Floating Into the Land Michalis Kalkanis, Despina Sanida-Krezia, Despina Charitonidi Archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Poseidon and Amphitrite, Tinos Archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Poseidon and Amphitrite, Tinos Theatre Land of Lignite or What? Concept, direction, dramaturgy: Maria Vardaka Archaeological Museum of Aiani, Kozani Λιγνίτη Τόπος ή Τι 20, 21 July 2023 Theatre Caerus Gefyra theatre group Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki 20, 21 July 2023 Dance Evrotas Choreography: Katerina Skiada , Music: Manolis Manousakis Entrance gate and garden of the Archaeological Museum of Sparta Evrotas 22, 23 July 2023 Musical theatre Perhaps We’re Brothers In The End Concept, music, performance: Fenia Papadodima Red Church, Vourgareli, Arta Κόκκινη Εκκλησία, Βουργαρέλι ‘Αρτας Music Love in the Time of Climate Crisis Artistic supervision: Erini, Eva Papadakis Ancient Theatre of Aegira, Achaia Αρχαίο Θέατρο Αιγείρας, Αχαΐα. 23, 24 July 2023 Visual Arts Oh, tranquility! Penetrating the very rock, A cicada’s voice Δράσεις και περφόρμανς Polygreen Culture & Art Initiative (PCAI) Pikionis’ Kiosk (Cultural Centre “π”), Delphi Oh, tranquility! Musical theatre Tsunami Script, direction: Elpida Skoufalou Courtyard of the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Elis Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ολυμπίας Visual Arts Fall Open-air sound installation Idea, study, design, construction supervision: Dimitris Georgakopoulos, Coti K. Acrocorinth, Corinthia Duration until 29/8 Κάστρο Ακροκορίνθου, Κορινθία 25, 26 July 2023 Theatre You, Nature! C for Circus theatre group Ancient Dodoni Theatre, Ioannina You, Nature! 27, 28 July 2023 Theatre Cura Concept, supervision: Vasilis Boutos Direction: Thodoris Gonis Ancient Theatre of Yitanes, Thesprotia Ancient Theatre of Yitanes, Thesprotia Visual Arts Aquatic Echoes Quadraphonic sound installation George Moraitis, Latent Community in collaboration with Filippos Vasiliou Giustiniani Palace at the entrance of the Castle of Chios (Dark Prison) Aquatic Echoes 29, 30 July 2023 Dance Running Dry Choreography: Aria Boumbaki Acherontas Necromancy, Preveza Running Dry Performance / Action for children and teenagers We Know How to Swim Text, direction: Eirini Dermitzaki, Christina Christophi Minoan Palace of Zakros, Lasithi Minoan Palace of Zakros, Lasithi 31 July 2023 Dance Τhe Oracles of Water Direction, choreography: Apostolia Papadamaki Archaeological site of Delphi Οι Χρησμοί του Νερού Musical theatre Τhe Curtain of the Earth IONIA Orchestra and Chorus Soloist: Thodoris Kotonias Ancient Theatre of Demetrias, Volos Ancient Theatre of Demetrias, Volos AUGUST 1 August Dance Τhe Oracles of Water Direction, choreography: Apostolia Papadamaki Archaeological site of Delphi Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Δελφών Musical theatre Τhe Curtain of the Earth IONIA Orchestra and Chorus Soloist: Thodoris Kotonias Ancient Theatre of Demetrias, Volos Ο Μπερντές της Γης 1,2 August 2023 Theatre BESTIARIO Direction, dramaturgy: Efthymis Theou The archaeological site of Gournia, Lasithi ΖΩΟΛΟΓΙΟ/ΒΕSTIARIO 2, 3 August 2023 Performance for young audiences I Care Adaptation, direction, choreography: Paris Mantopoulos Ancient Theatre of Maronia, Rodopi Εμένα με Νοιάζει 4, 5 August Music BEartH Concept, dramaturgy, composition: Diamantina Vrachlioti Castle of Zakynthos Castle of Zakynthos Theatre A journey with Stravon Text, direction: Nikoleta Filosoglou Archaeological site of Aigai, Imathia Ένα Ταξίδι με τον Στράβωνα 5, 6 August 2023 Performance for young audiences A Cyclist Changes the World Theatrical group Tick Tock Do Bastian of the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights, Rhodes Ένας Ποδηλάτης Αλλάζει τον Κόσμο Performance for young audiences Little Heroes in Crisis MeWe theatre company Diachronic Museum of Larissa Diachronic Museum of Larissa Visual Arts In memoriam Open space sound installation Concept, production: Panagiotis Manouilidis (Panú) Windmills, Chora of Amorgos Duration until 31/8 Windmills, Chora of Amorgos 7,8 August 2023 Music Apokopos by Bergadis Natalia Kotsani, Tasos Kofodimos Castle of Trikala Απόκοπος Performance for young audiences The Secret of the Tree BEHOLD theatre company Charoupomylos, Panormos, Rethymno Το Μυστικό του Δέντρου 8, 9 August 2023 Visual Arts GAIA Performance-installation by Medea Electronique Heptapyrgion, Thessaloniki Heptapyrgion, Thessaloniki Music The Chainsaws of Erysichthon Live sculpting performance Featuring members of ΤΕΤΤΤΙΞ Archaeological site of the Holy Convent of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary at Torniki, Grevena Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Ιεράς Μονής Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου-Τορνικίου 9, 10 August 2023 Theatre Alphabet: An Ecological Symphonic Poem Kentro theatre group Old Fortress of Corfu Αλφάβητο 10, 11 August 2023 Musical theatre I Am A Talking Tree Score, music training: Sofia Kamayianni Castle of Lamia Castle of Lamia 11, 12 August 2023 Dance Commedia Divina Dancers of the North Direction, choreography: Tatiana Papadopoulou Monastic Complex of Nea Flogita, Chalkidiki Commedia Divina Music Man Should Live Poetically Score, performance: Michalis & Pantelis Kalogerakis Bazeos Tower, Naxos Ποιητικά να Κατοικεί ο άνθρωπος 17, 18 August 2023 Music Karagiozis and the Beasts of Climate Change Shadow Puppet Theatre of Christos Stanisis Archaeological Museum of Eretria, Αύλειος χώρος Ο Καραγκιόζης και τα Θηρία της Κλιματικής Αλλαγής 18, 19 August 2023 Theatre summertime bijoux de kant Concept, direction: Yannis Skourletis The archaeological site of the Temple of Apollo, Metropolis, Karditsa Σάμερταϊμ 19,20 August 2023 Music Breathing In Three Strings Georgia Dagaki, Takis Chrysikakos Fortezza Rethymnon Φορτσέτα Ρεθύμνου Music The Bell of Water Sophia Papazoglou, Christos Tsiamoulis Ancient ship sheds, Archaeological site of Oeniadae, Aetolia-Acarnania Η Καμπάνα του Νερού 20, 21 August 2023 Music And His Voice Was Like the Roar of Many Waters / A Revelation Yorgos Mouloudakis, Sophia Hill Museum of Byzantine Culture, Thessaloniki Και η φωνή αυτού ως φωνή υδάτων πολλών 22, 23 August 2023 Music Selva Oscura Score: Alexandros Drakos Ktistakis Text: Alexandra Κ* Singer: Elli Paspala The archaeological site of Mantinia, Arcadia Selva Oscura Dance The Breath of the World Choreography: Mariela Nestora / YELP danceco. Ancient Theatre of Dion, Pieria Η Ανάσα του Κόσμου Music About the Nature of Things Androidus Project Tank Cave Ideon Andron, Mount Psiloritis Άντρον, Ψηλορείτης About the Nature of Things 23, 24 August 2023 Dance NEMESIS Dagipoli Dance Co Group Concept, choreography: Giorgos Christakis Archaeological Museum of Thebes Archaeological Museum of Thebes 24,25 August 2023 Music Bees (Virgil’s Georgics, Book IV) Concept, supervision, guitar: Korina Vougiouka Dimitris Kountouras (recorder) Messos Sanctuary of Lesvos Οι Μέλισσες 25, 26 August 2023 Theatre The Cherry Orchard or At the Museum’s Garden Direction: Despina Dorina Remediaki Archaeological Museum of Messara, Heraklion Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Μεσαράς Performance for young audiences The Four Seasons Text, direction: Chloe Mantzari Heraklion Archaeological Museum 26, 27 August 2023 Heraklion Archaeological Museum Theatre Euphoria Direction, text compilation, dramaturgy: Sophia Hill Theatre of Ancient Messene, Messenia Θέατρο Αρχαίας Μεσσήνης Music Seeds in Danger or The Sound of the White-Eyed Beans, Afkos and Barley Concept, artistic supervision: Anemoessa, Oros Ensemble, Music theatre company Rafi Ancient Theatre of Hephaestia, Lemnos Αρχαίο Θέατρο Ηφαιστίας Dance A Dot of Eutopia Concept, choreography: Zoi Efstathiou Archaeological Museum of Chalkis “Arethousa” Μια κουκίδα ευτοπία 28, 29 August 2023 Performance for young audiences Green Doesn’t Live Here Anymore Text, direction: Nikos Dafnis Ancient Theatre of Aptera, Chania Αρχαίο Θέατρο Απτέρας 29, 30 August 2023 Theatre The Whale’s Song – No More Harveys Translation, direction: Maria Xanthopoulidou Theatre of the Ancient City of Samos (Wooden Theatre) Theatre of the Ancient City of Samos (Wooden Theatre) 30, 31 August 2023 Theatre Sewage or What We Will Be Remembered By Direction: Georgia Kanellopoulou Castle of Saint George, Argostoli, Cephalonia Κάστρο Αγίου Γεωργίου Theatre The Whale Direction: Ariadni Kavalierou, Giannis Bisbikopoulos Bastion of Saint George, Medieval City of Rhode Προμαχώνας Αγίου Γεωργίου Performance for young audiences The Nightmare of Persephone #Chernobyl Oneirodrama theatre group Archaeological Museum of Arta O Εφιάλτης της Περσεφόνης Dance The Teardrop Stereo Nero Dance Co. Ottoman Bath, Castle of Chios Το Δάκρυ EVENT NAME: “All of Greece one culture” CONFERENCE CENTRE: - START DATE: July 5 2023 END DATE: August 31 2023