Premiering at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus on July 25th and 26th, 2025 as part of the Athens Epidaurus Festival, presented in collaboration with Lykofos Cultural Organisation.
Celebrating 50 years of theatrical mastery, acclaimed director Yannis Houvardas adapts and unifies “Oedipus Rex” and “Oedipus at Colonus” into one powerful, seamless narrative. Beginning at the end of Oedipus’s life and moving backwards through his tragic fate, the production features live music and a deeply immersive exploration of divine intervention and redemption.
The stellar cast includes acclaimed actors Stefania Goulioti, Konstantinos Bibis, Orestis Chalkias, Nikos Chatzopoulos, Karyofyllia Karabeti, Nikos Karathanos, and Penelope Tsilika, with a chorus led by Giannis Kotsifas and Ektoras Lygizos.
Tickets are available now via more.com.
“Hippolytus” by Euripides, directed by Katerina Evangelatos, returns to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on June 18th & 19th 2025 after a celebrated run at Epidaurus, a national tour, and a standout performance at the Hong Kong Arts Festival.
This bold reinterpretation, presented by the National Theatre of Greece in collaboration with the Athens Epidaurus Festival and Lykofos Cultural Organisation, places Aphrodite on stage throughout, capturing the drama on film in a striking visual metaphor.
Starring Stefania Goulioti, Orestis Chalkias, and Elena Topalidou, this production has received widespread acclaim for its daring direction and emotional impact.
Tickets are available now via more.com.
As part of the AI and ART EXPERIENCE powered by TELEKOM, COSMOTE TV Stefania Goulioti, alongside Lauren Lee McCarthy and George Drivas, present a unique masterclass exploring the intersection of art and artificial intelligence. Taking place on Sunday, March 9th, at Olympion, in Thessaloniki, this thought-provoking session brings together leading artists and scientists to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and evolving boundaries of AI in artistic creation.
Where do we draw the line between human and machine-made art? How does AI shape the creative process today, and what does the future hold?
Join us from 12:00 to 14:00 for an engaging conversation with:
• Lauren Lee McCarthy – Artist & Programmer
• Stefania Goulioti – Acclaimed Actress & Creator
• George Drivas – Visual Artist & Filmmaker
A masterclass that dares to question, inspire, and redefine the future of creativity. Don’t miss it.
For more information: www.cosmotetv.gr/portal/ai-and-art-experience
The celebrated theatrical performance of ‘Hippolytus’ by Euripides, directed by Katerina Evangelatos, Artistic Director of the Athens Epidaurus Festival, will take the stage this March at the 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival; one of Asia’s most esteemed cultural events.
Renowned actress Stefania Goulioti reprises her powerful role as Phaedra, following the play’s 2023 premiere at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and its successful tour across Greece and Cyprus.
The 2025 Hong Kong premiere marks a historic milestone as the first Greek-language performance to ever grace this prestigious festival. Greek audiences will also have the opportunity to experience Goulioti’s compelling portrayal of Phaedra in June 2025, during the Athens Epidaurus Festival.
Cast (in alphabetical order):
• Stefania Goulioti: Phaedra
• Christina Maxouri: Nurse
• Dimitris Papanikolaou: Messenger
• Elena Topalidou: Aphrodite/Artemis
• Giannis Tsortekis: Theseus
• Orestis Chalkias: Hippolytus
Chorus of Women: Daphne Kiourktsoglou, Anastasia-Rafaela Konidi, Amalia Ninou, Melina Polyzoni
Chorus of Hunters: Georgios Vasillopoulos, Konstantinos Georgalis, Nikos Gonidis, Christos Diamantoudis, Iraklis Kostakis, Alexandros Piechowiak, Marios Chatzantonis, Nikolas Chatzivassiliadis
Live Music Performance: Alexandros-Drakos Ktistakis
Production Management: Konstantina Angeletou (Lykofos), Olga Mavroeidi (Athens Epidaurus Festival)
Co-Producers:
• National Theatre of Greece
• Athens Epidaurus Festival
• Lykofos/George Lykiardopoulos
Translation: Kostas Topouzis
Dramaturgy, Adaptation, Direction: Katerina Evangelatos
Set Design: Eva Manidaki
Music Composition & Orchestration: Alexandros-Drakos Ktistakis
Video Design: Pantelis Makkas
Choreography: Alexandros Stavropoulos
Costume Design: Eva Goulakou
Lighting Design: Eliza Alexandropoulou
Sound Design: Ilias Flammos
Assistant Director: Giorgos Braoudakis
Assistant Set Designer: Katerina Vlachbei
Assistant Costume Designer: Alexandra-Anastasia Ftouli
Hair Design: Konstantinos Kolioussis
Makeup: Olga Faleichyk
After its triumphant first run, Robert Icke’s sensational thriller THE DOCTOR, starring Stefania Goulioti, is back at the Amfi-Theatro Spyrou Evangelatou from October 18th 2024.
“Stefania Goulioti deserves every ‘sold out’ for the Doctor and countless acting awards” – ladylike.gr
In a state of inner silence
that allows the right action to emerge
at the right moment
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