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HYDRAMA
THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE
on the island of Hydra in Greece
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Events
Calendar 2012 |
updated January 10th 2012 |
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For
further details and course applications please follow the
links or contact us directly
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June 20th - July 16th
"THE WOMEN AND
WAR PROJECT"
Presented by Ryerson
University, University of Athens, Hydrama
and the Social Sciences and Humanity Research Council of Canada
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investigates the experience of women in war, past and
present, using Greek drama as a means of inciting
international discourse on post traumatic stress
syndrome and healing. |
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July 3/4/5
PERFORMANCES
Three new theatre
productions will be premiered at the Hydrama Theatre
before embarking on a tour of Athens, Croatia and
Canada. These new versions of the ancient Greek plays
and myths are written by award-winning female
playwrights and directed by Peggy Shannon.
Judith Thompson's "The Sirens"
A dialogue between a young Cassandra and a young Helen.
Velina Hasu Houston's "The Intuition of Iphigenia"
A dance/theatre adaptation of Iphigenia at Aulis, looks
at the role of sacrifice-for-country.
Timberlake Wertenbaker's "The Suicide of Colonel A.
Ajax"
examines the issue of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
resulting from war. |
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July 3/4/5
SYMPOSIUM
“The
Ancient Greeks, Women & War: Theatre, Politics, Ethics & Gender
in Contemporary Society.”
Call for papers and keynote speakers to be announced in March
June 25th - July 7th
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
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Powerful collection of fifty black and white
images. A global look at the roles women have held
during war – as workers, protesters, victims and
victimisers |
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Details: See
Courses
July 22nd - August 5th
“ACTING TO THE GODS”
Now enrolling
Two week intensive acting course for theatre
professionals and drama students.
Details: See
Courses
August 3rd
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PERFORMANCE -
Hydrama Theatre
presented by "Acting to the Gods"
participants
Directed by Stathis Grapsas
9:15 p.m., entrance free, all
welcome
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Calendar of Events