The Ballad of the Bridge

Thu Jun 25, 2015

20:30

Location

Cultural Centre of the University of Cyprus
Manor House on Axiotheas Steet
Old Nicosia
Nicosia, Nicosia

UCY Cultural Festival
Phone: 22894531 - 22894532

Description

Theatrical Workshop of the University of Cyprus

A stage adaptation of some of the most expressive versions of the famous Greek folk ballad “The Bridge at Arta” as preserved in Cyprus, Pontus, Crete, and Epirotic Greece. More than just an enjoyable theatrical event, the performance is a truly productive educational experience, as it raises some essential issues in the research of verbal folklore.

Adaptation, stage direction: Michalis Pieris
Music: Evagoras Karageorgis
Set and props: Christos Lysiotis
Costumes: Marina Kleanthous
Choreography: Michalis Pieris
Kinesiology: Arianna Ikonomou
Lighting: Yorgos Koukoumas
Production manager, assistant director: Stamatia Laoumtzi