«FOCUS GROUP» By Marco Di Stefano & «RESISTANCE IN A TIME OF PEACE» By Jibbe Willems At Τheatre Of The No
EVENT INFO
- When: 09 Aug 2024 - 16 Sep 2024
- Time: 20:00 - 21:30
- Where: Kon/nou Paleologou 3, Athens, Greece
- Price: 15€
- Title: «FOCUS GROUP» By Marco Di Stefano & «RESISTANCE IN A TIME OF PEACE» By Jibbe Willems At Τheatre Of The No
- Contact Number: 694 685 1001
- Website: theatreoftheno.com/
Premiere: Friday 9th Αugust
A Double Feature of Works by Contemporary Creators
THEATRE OF THE NO, Athens' premier English-speaking theatre, presents a unique double bill featuring two contemporary plays: "Focus Group" by Marco di Stefano and "Resistance in a Time of Peace" by Jibbe Willems.
Under the direction of Chará Lianou, these plays explore both the personal and political, taking the audience on a thought-provoking and poetic journey of discovery and revelation.
Opening on Friday, August 9th, for a limited run through to September 16th.
The show opens with "Resistance in a Time of Peace", a captivating solo piece that follows a woman stranded in her car in an isolated setting, sparking reflections on the course of her life to this point. As she considers an escape from reality, and from the stifling routine of an unfulfilled romantic relationship, she embarks on an inner quest. A powerful monologue about how difficult it is to resist decisions that are in line with the expected course of events.
The closing performance is "Focus Group". The plot centers on Carla, a newcomer excited to lead a focus group in her new, well-paid and secure job. After all, this is just a team doing market research. What could go wrong? For members of this particular focus group, almost everything.
In this controversial and provocative work that explores the relationship between companies and consumers, supply and demand, truth and falsehood, reality and fantasy, the product under evaluation confronts the group members with perhaps the most basic existential question of man. The choice between life and death. A choice that is always pending.
About the Authors
Dutch playwright Jibbe Willems, with a rich background as an actor and director, has showcased his works in countries such as France, Mexico, the USA, and China, and has been distinguished at festivals like Avignon 2022.
Italian playwright Marco di Stefano, founder of the company "La Confraternita del Chianti" has brought to life the international project "Pentateuco" and collaborated with prestigious institutions like the Venice Biennale and the Croatian National Theatre, presenting works in Germany, Spain, and France.
Performance Details:
"FOCUS GROUP"
Text: Marco di Stefano
Adaptation & Direction: Chará Lianou
Cast: Konstantinos Adraktas, Michalis Theodorakis, Anestis Ischnopoulos, Anastasia Bougiaka, Giorgos Chatzikyriakos
"RESISTANCE IN A TIME OF PEACE"
Text: Jibbe Willems
Direction: Chará Lianou
Performance: Marita Tzatzadaki
Movement Direction: Maria Vathi
Costumes: Maria Tsioti
Set Design: Chará Lianou
Lighting Design: Fernanda Balcells
Set Construction: Dimitris Mellos
Poster: Νikos Stavrou Photography
Trailer: Nikos Pagonakis
Communication & Public Relations: Eleftheria Sakareli
Performance Dates:
From August 9th to September 16th
Every Friday to Monday at 20:00
Duration: 90 minutes
Tickets: 15€ Presale
*20 tickets at the special price of €5 available at the theatre's box office (Required arrival by 19:00).
Under the direction of Chará Lianou, these plays explore both the personal and political, taking the audience on a thought-provoking and poetic journey of discovery and revelation.
Opening on Friday, August 9th, for a limited run through to September 16th.
The show opens with "Resistance in a Time of Peace", a captivating solo piece that follows a woman stranded in her car in an isolated setting, sparking reflections on the course of her life to this point. As she considers an escape from reality, and from the stifling routine of an unfulfilled romantic relationship, she embarks on an inner quest. A powerful monologue about how difficult it is to resist decisions that are in line with the expected course of events.
The closing performance is "Focus Group". The plot centers on Carla, a newcomer excited to lead a focus group in her new, well-paid and secure job. After all, this is just a team doing market research. What could go wrong? For members of this particular focus group, almost everything.
In this controversial and provocative work that explores the relationship between companies and consumers, supply and demand, truth and falsehood, reality and fantasy, the product under evaluation confronts the group members with perhaps the most basic existential question of man. The choice between life and death. A choice that is always pending.
About the Authors
Dutch playwright Jibbe Willems, with a rich background as an actor and director, has showcased his works in countries such as France, Mexico, the USA, and China, and has been distinguished at festivals like Avignon 2022.
Italian playwright Marco di Stefano, founder of the company "La Confraternita del Chianti" has brought to life the international project "Pentateuco" and collaborated with prestigious institutions like the Venice Biennale and the Croatian National Theatre, presenting works in Germany, Spain, and France.
Performance Details:
"FOCUS GROUP"
Text: Marco di Stefano
Adaptation & Direction: Chará Lianou
Cast: Konstantinos Adraktas, Michalis Theodorakis, Anestis Ischnopoulos, Anastasia Bougiaka, Giorgos Chatzikyriakos
"RESISTANCE IN A TIME OF PEACE"
Text: Jibbe Willems
Direction: Chará Lianou
Performance: Marita Tzatzadaki
Movement Direction: Maria Vathi
Costumes: Maria Tsioti
Set Design: Chará Lianou
Lighting Design: Fernanda Balcells
Set Construction: Dimitris Mellos
Poster: Νikos Stavrou Photography
Trailer: Nikos Pagonakis
Communication & Public Relations: Eleftheria Sakareli
Performance Dates:
From August 9th to September 16th
Every Friday to Monday at 20:00
Duration: 90 minutes
Tickets: 15€ Presale
*20 tickets at the special price of €5 available at the theatre's box office (Required arrival by 19:00).