Athens Festival and other Events
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Athens Festival and other Events
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Looks like a fun summer of music, dance and theater in Athens. Thanks to Dorian and Holly for getting me this info. You can also find more up to date info in the Athens News English language paper which comes out every Friday and can be found all over the city. See Also Rock Shows this Summer and the Topos Allou Theater in Englishwhich runs throughout the summer. Also see Summer Poetry in Spetses: The Athens Center presents nights of poetry, wine and conversation on the beautiful island of Spetses with some of Greece's best known writers. |
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ATHENS FESTIVAL 2008 Athens Festival and Epidavros June 12+14: Chinese Kunqu Opera. Megaron Concert Hall. Basilias Sophias St. July 1-5: Theatre of Silence."Seeking Oedipus." Scholeion. Stage B. |
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See Also Rock Shows this Summer and the Topos Allou Theater in Englishwhich runs throughout the summer. Box Offices Central Athens Odeon of Herodes Atticus Ancient Epidaurus Theatre Other Venues Tickets can also be booked by telephone: 30 210 - 32 72 000 Dora Stratou Dancers Don't miss the Dora Stratou Dancers who play Tuesday-Sunday in Athens. Founded in 1953, it is the living museum of Greek dance. Dances, songs and music are presented in their original form that were or are still performed in the respective villages. Costumes are authentic museum pieces, handmade in villages a century ago. The company wardrobe contains 2,000 costumes from all over Greece, complete with jewelry and accessories. On the pine-covered Philopappou Hill, opposite the Acropolis, a 900-seat open-air theater was built especially for the "Dora Stratou" company. The stage was designed by famous Greek painter Spyros Vassiliou. Program changes every second Tuesday. Performances last approximately 80 minutes, without intermission. Many regions of Greece are represented in each performance. Each region is presented through its authentic dances, costumes, musical instruments and songs. Shows at 21:30 except Sunday when they begin at 20:15. Tickets are 15 euros. No reservation necessessary but groups should e-mail or call the box office. tel. 210.324.4395 (09.00-16.00 hours) and 210.921.4650 (from 19.30 hours). The Dora Stratou Theatre is opposite the Acropolis, on the far side of Philopappou Hill. By metro: Stations "Acropolis" or "Theseion". From the Plaka district, take the pedestrian street towards St. Dimitrios Loubardiaris and keep following the signs. By bus: Take trolley bus 15 till the "Theatre" stop. By car: Drive around Philopappou Hill, starting at the "Dionysos" restaurant opposite the Acropolis; there is a spacious parking lot adjacent to the theatre.
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