FOCUS GROUP • RESISTANCE IN A TIME OF PEACE

A Double Feature of Works by Contemporary Creators

?«FOCUS GROUP» & «RESISTANCE IN A TIME OF PEACE»

?Theatre of the NO

?Premiere: Friday 9th Αugust

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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 Chara Lianou these thought-provoking plays delve into the personal and political inviting audiences on a poetic journey of discovery and revelation.

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: Chara Lianou

Cast: Constantinos Adraktas Anastasia Booyaca Giorgos Hatzikiariakos Anestis Ischnopoulos Michalis Theodorakis

?RESISTANCE IN A TIME OF PEACE

Text: Jibbe Willems

Direction: Chara Lianou

Performance: Marita Tzatzadaki

Movement Direction: Maria Vathi

Costumes: Maria Tsioti

Set Design: Chara 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€

*20 tickets at the special price of €5 available at the theatre's box office (Required arrival by 19:00).

THEATRE OF THE NO: Kon/nou Paleologou 3 Athens Greece

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