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JUNE JULY

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JUNE JULY

Why did I come in here again;

                                                  ‘Here’, Richard McGuire

 

Maybe the present is the strangest place to live.

JUNE JULY is a cosmology of the Now, of our microcosm and the macrocosm, drawing references from sci-fi and retrofuturism. A performance about nostalgia, anticipation and time, unfolding through the creation of choreographic haikus, condensed, fleeting, fragmentary impressions.

It takes its initial inspiration from the groundbreaking graphic novel/comic Here (2014) by Richard McGuire. In that, the same location, a corner of a room, is depicted across multiple moments in time, from thousands of years of past into the future. The piece invites us into a choreographic liminal space, a zone of reminiscence and anticipation, an undefinable feeling that connects the familiar with the unknown, everyday glimpses with imaginary futures.

How do we inhabit -literally and metaphorically- places of personal and collective nostalgia? Of intimacy and vastness? How can the ephemerality of the natural world and human nature unfold in parallel with cosmic time and the time of everyday life? What remains if we “blow this cosmic dust”?

Maybe a trace of a Japanese hip-hop song is heard from the depths as a background on a spring afternoon, or somewhere on a night screen, the first scenes of 2001: A Space Odyssey playing. The performance weaves a narrative of an imaginary story without end, containing traces and memories. It expands and self-ignites to create something new, an alchemy of nostalgia, memory, surrealism and fantasy.

In the context of an expanded choreography, JUNE JULY becomes a living hybrid landscape of bodies, movements, sounds, objects, voices, words, microphones, neon signs, screens, and minimalist digital elements. They are activated and evaporate, creating an open composition that unfolds within a multi-layered universe.

With the financial support of the Ministry of Culture of Greece
With the support of International Theatre Institute – German Centre and Motion Bank Project, in the framework of an artistic residency program, Berlin, 2024


Eleonora Siarava is a choreographer working between Greece and Germany. She has presented her work in Greece and internationally. She studied ‘Dance Μaking and Performance’ (MA-Distinction, Coventry University), ΜΑ ’Choreography and Performance’ (Justus Liebig University, Germany) under the direction of Bojana Kunst & MA/CoDE-Academy for Music and Performing Arts of Frankfurt. She creates enigmatic multilayered performances experimenting with aesthetic forms, imaginary-real spaces, overlapping temporalities, hybridity, atmospheres. For her piece The Body and the Other~ premiered at Tanzhaus NRW, TEMPS D’IMAGES Festival, was supported by the program »Transfer International« of NRW KULTURsekretariat of Germany, Ministry of Culture and Science of NRW, artistic grant I-Portunus/Creative Europe and collaborated with Mixed Reality and Visualization Institut for the implementation of digital technology. Since 2020 is supported by the Ministry of Culture of Greece. She created the pieces BLUE BEYOND presented in National Theatre of N. Greece, Theseum Theatre Athens, Tanz:digital/ITI Berlin, Frankfurt LAB Emerging Artists 2023, Who knows where the time goes- potential destination #1 (Roes theatre, residency at SE.S.TA Centre for Choreographing Development/Interdisciplinary Incubator, Prague), I am Dancing in a Room (MOMus-Stereoma Festival). She participated in Moving Digits/Creative Europe project for Dance and Digital Technologies, Tanzhaus Düsseldorf & STL Tallinn (2018-2020) and in ‘TANZ:DIGITAL – Process, Dynamics, Discourse’ (Dachverband Tanz Deutschland & International Theatre Institute Germany, Berlin 2023). Siarava has been awarded the S. Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Artist Fellowship by ARTWORKS 2022-2023 in the field of Choreography, was fellow of START/Robert Bosch Stiftung & Goethe Institut and resident choreographer at UniArts Helsinki, Finland 2025 and ITI International Theatre Institute Germany/Motion Bank, Berlin, 2024. Her works have been included in the Media Library for Dance and Theatre – ITI International Theatre Institute Germany, one of the most extensive audiovisual documentation archives for the performing arts in Germany.

https://www.per-dance.com

Duration: 45 minutes

THREE SISTERS (better days will come)

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Three Sisters (better days will come)
by Eirini Lamprinopoulou & Danae-Arsenia Filidou
Directed by: Eirini Lamprinopoulou

Somewhere out there, there is surely something better. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be afraid of anything.

Three Sisters (better days will come) is a contemporary Greek adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s play of the same name, shedding light—through sharp humor and sensitivity—on the fractures within the Greek family. Prompted by an inheritance issue, questions emerge around memory, loss, and the separation from the first home. What does family mean? How do we deal with unfulfilled dreams? And what is the “Moscow” we continue to seek today?

It’s strange, really—how time passes. On a day like today, exactly a year ago, father died. And now here we are. One year later. In exactly the same house.

Olga, Maria, and Eirini return to Kefalonia one year after their father’s death. Their decision to sell the family home—a space filled with memories, traces of childhood, and familial illusions—brings them back together after eight years, during which each has followed a different life path in Athens. As they wait for prospective buyers, they are forced to coexist in a house that functions as a living archive: old conflicts resurface, unfinished conversations return, and personal choices are once again called into question. Their balance is tested and their certainties collapse, as each of them is compelled to redefine what she has left behind and what she still claims.

The performance is directed and dramaturgically co-signed by Eirini Lamprinopoulou, who, for the first time, also moves into playwriting, continuing her stage research on female identity, power, and the mechanisms of the family as a field of conflict and redefinition.

The performance Three Sisters (better days will come) was presented under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Culture’s program “All of Greece, One Culture,” at the Castle of Agios Georgios in Kefalonia, leaving a strong impression on audiences.

Duration: 80 minutes (no intermission)
Suitable for ages: 13+

IN-Visible

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IN-Visible
Digital Participatory Performance

How does it feel to watch a couple’s abusive behavior in public?
Is there anything you can do?

New media intersect in the private space of a relationship offering the opportunity of making public the well-hidden.

How many stories can we narrate all together and how many of them might be possible to prevent by speaking up?

IN-Visible is a community oriented digital participatory performance on Gender-based Violence, focusing on Intimate-Partner Abuse issues. Combining new media and performance practices as a way to engage the community by retaining anonymity and empowering people to speak up about abusive behaviour. The spectators become the dramaturges of the performance by creating the text collectively, though protecting their anonymity.

The performance becomes interactive and participatory through the use of platforms and applications like youtube, mentimeter, OBS studio and arduino.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

 

Duration: 45 minutes

Disclaimer
The performance includes symbolically performed acts of violence that might trigger
emotions and experiences
Age: 16+

THE DEATH OF AN ACTOR

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Dulcinea Compania
The Death of an Actor
Inspired by the short story “The Death of a Government Clerk” by Anton Chekhov
Directed by Anna-Maria Iakovou

Dulcinea presents “The Death of an Actor,” directed by Anna-Maria Iakovou, a performance inspired by three short stories by Anton Chekhov. Beginning with the famous sneeze of the civil servant Chervyakov in The Death of a Government Clerk, the performance brings Chekhov’s universe into the contemporary reality of the artist, where social devaluation and insecurity often turn into an internalized sense of guilt. Two actors, a musician and a civil servant create a theatrical landscape that moves between theatre and performance, echoing the memory of old travelling theatre troupes, while exploring with irony and tenderness the burden of public exposure and the fragile position of artists in today’s world.

The performance “The Death of an Actor” is presented under the auspices and with the financial
support of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.

 

Biography of Dulcinea Compania

Dulcinea Compania was founded with the aim of creating artistic actions, research initiatives, and educational activities. It has received funding from the Ministry of Culture (2022–2025) and has collaborated with the Embassy of Spain in Athens, Los Torreznos, the ThessFringe Festival, Metaichmio Publications, among others. The group has participated in the Thessaloniki Biennale (“#thehead | On Becoming an Animal” by Panos Sklavenitis), while its performances have been presented at Plyfa, Theatre 104, Pikap Kato, Theatre Aneton, Space Lab, Artbox Fargani, Romantic University of Athens, Tavros Art Space, and other venues.

More information: www.dulcineacompania.gr

Duration: 70 minutes
Recommended age: 12+

collapse: data.models.worlds.

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collapse:data.models.worlds.
Artist talks & discussion

With the participation of Latent Community, Maria Mavropoulou, Felix Stalder
Moderated by Daphne Dragona, Katerina Gkoutziouli

What changes in an era of possible environmental and computational collapse? How do technological solutions connect to the exhaustion of natural resources? Is it possible for infrastructural and ecological systems to sustain one another, and assist in restoring environmental and social balance?

As part of collapse: data.models.worlds, this panel invites exhibition participants to share their artistic research and methodologies defining their practice. The artistic duo Latent Community will present their ongoing investigation into extractive infrastructures and energy regimes in Western Macedonia, tracing a trajectory from lignite-based economies to the expanding energetic demands of cloud computation. Artist Maria Mavropoulou will discuss the phenomenon of ‘model collapse’, examining the recursive decay of content production in relation to cultural flattening and environmental exhaustion. Media theorist Felix Stalder will reflect on his work with artists Vladan Joler and Gordan Savičić mapping the social, technological, informational, and ecological relations involved in the rewilding of a specific bird species.

The panel will explore practices of visualization, mapping, and documentation as critical tools for engaging with infrastructures of data, energy, and ecology. Particular attention will be given to questions of sovereignty, forms of resistance, and the potential for collective imaginaries of viable futures.

The discussion will be held in English.

The exhibition will be open to visitors before the event, 17.00-19.00.

 

collapse: data.models.worlds runs until 2 April 2026 at Saigon, Athens, realized with the support of NEON Organization for Culture and Development, Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, and Error 417 Expectation Failed.

More info: https://vektorathens.org/collapse-data-models-worlds/ 

THE TRIALS

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The Trials
by Dawn King
A FONACT production
Directed by Youla Boudali

 Everyone lived like we did… I wasn’t any worse than anyone else.

In a near future State, a group of teenager jurors are gathered to deliver a verdict on the generation above them for crimes against the climate.

Who is really culpable and who must pay the ultimate price?

Dawn King’s searingly relevant play is presented by a young international cast for the first time in Greece.

Performed in English with Greek surtitles.

TRAINING PECULIARITY

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Intensive Workshop
TRAINING PECULIARITY
Physical theatre as a creative tool
Project your unicity into collective creation

Facilitated by NELA FORTUNATO (in English)

Plyfa welcomes back the Argentine artist for two days that will work as a catalyst for creation. Training through physical theatre exercises and movement analysis, we will dive into our own individuality towards the creation of collective stage narratives.

THEMES

Peculiarities/ identity on stage/ movement, voice, and space dynamics/ the collective body

OBJECTIVES

To notice through observing and training the personal and group physical tendencies, igniting the development of characters, scenes, and poetic narratives

CONTENT

Work on our own particular dynamics- with it, not against it// observation and production exercises through moving-sounding body// transposing perceptions into collective imaginary derived from training// create narratives merging from the encounter in the present moment// enhancing our unique voices

Aimed at theatre artists with and without prior training who wish to enrich their own material, expand their narrative possibilities from a physical/poetic perspective, encouraging listening and self-awareness.

Nela Fortunato is an Argentine theatre maker, director, performer and tutor. Her practice lies at the intersection of physical theatre, immersive dramaturgy, and collective creation, developing what she defines as a ‘dramaturgy of the body’ She works from the hybridization of movement, autobiographical writing, vocal composition, and participatory devices, imagining performative environments where the intimate dialogues with the collective.

She is a co-founder of the companies Usted Está Aquí and La Monstruosa, in Bs As, with whom she has conceived and developed site-specific and immersive projects. She coordinated interdisciplinary platforms for creation and in which she also performed. Moreover, she develops an authorial line that explores the transition from solo performance to collaborative experience. As a director and facilitator, she has developed workshops and projects in Argentina, Greece, Spain, and the UK, articulating processes of shared authorship and intercultural dialogue. Her work SOPA—written and directed by her—opened new paths of exploration surrounding gender/genre with their own voice. T rained at Andamio 90 and a scholarship recipient at the London International School of Performing Arts, she specialized in movement analysis, physical theatre, devising and creation with masks.

Duration: 10:00 – 13:00

STYLIN’ THE BEAT VOL.7 | 2026

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Stylin’ The Beat vol.7 2026 | International Street Dance Festival

Stylin’ The Beat returns for the 7th year in Athens, confirming its place as one of the most important international street dance events in Greece. A two-day festival that raises the bar, gathering dancers, judges, and vibes from across Europe. On March 21 & 22, PLΥFA transforms into a meeting point for explosive battles, authentic energy, and unfiltered street culture.

The festival is organized by the award-winning Hood Groove Management, which has been behind some of Greece’s most significant and successful street events, such as Breaking Bad (Athens), South Break Jam (Chania), and the popular Triple X Battle in Athens. With a steady presence on the scene and international collaborations, Hood Groove Management continues to strengthen its role in modern street culture.

At Stylin’ The Beat vol.7, judges from Italy, Switzerland, and Cyprus will be in attendance, while dancers from across Europe will hit the stage, turning the event into a true celebration of Hip Hop.

Competitive Categories

1. 2vs2 Open Styles Youth (up to 17 years old)

Young dancers take the stage to showcase creativity, style, and pure energy. After the preliminaries, the best teams will compete for the top spot.

2. 2vs2 Breaking Youth (up to 15 years old)

Young b-boys and b-girls from Greece and Europe will fight for a spot in the final through a strong preliminary phase, from which the 8 best teams will emerge.

3. 2vs2 Breaking Adults

The 2vs2 Breaking – Adults category serves as a qualifier for the international Soul Cypher Swiss event in Switzerland, adding significant weight and competition. Dance duos battle with the aim of qualifying and representing internationally, showcasing collaboration, strategy, and collective expression in breaking.

4. 2vs2 Open-Styles Adults

Dancers from various urban styles – hip hop, popping, house, locking, and more – compete in a category that focuses on freestyle, creativity, and spontaneity. This category serves as an official qualifier for the Soul Cypher in Switzerland, giving the winners a valuable opportunity to compete in a prestigious international event.

5. Hip Hop – Lucky or Skilled

The Hip Hop – Lucky or Skilled category introduces a unique and unpredictable format where technique meets luck. After the preliminary phase, the 16 best dancers are selected and, through a random draw, form 8 pairs. The pairs compete in a pyramid system, with the winning pair eventually facing off against each other to determine the final winner.

6. O.T.F. Breaking

This category stands out for its multifaceted and demanding nature. After the preliminary phase, the 8 best breakers participate in a six-round tournament that tests their adaptability and overall dance perception. The format includes two 1vs1 rounds, two 2vs2 rounds, and two 4vs4 rounds, with all pairings drawn randomly, enhancing the element of spontaneity and instantaneous creativity.

Duration: 3 hours each day
Suitable age: 3+

ALBUM PRESENTATION «3,14»

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Panos Tsiros – “3.14” Album Presentation

Panos Tsiros will present his new album “3.14” live on Friday, March 20.

“3.14” is an album about the cycle of life — about joy and sorrow, about everything that feels like an ending which, when turned around, becomes a beginning. Like the number that gives the album its title, its songs move in a circular orbit of return, transformation, and continuity.

The lyrics are co-written with Mimi Tataki.

The evening of March 20 is an open invitation to share all the moments that shaped this album and to sing songs from the Greek discography that resonate in dialogue with “3.14.”

Guest artists on stage:
Iro
Vasilis Prodromou
Anastasia Chatziapostolidou

Biography

Panos Tsiros, originally from Lavrio, is a graduate of the Department of Music Technology and Acoustics Engineering at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. He has studied guitar, piano, and voice.

He began writing songs in his teenage years, following a steady path of inner exploration and personal expression. Over many years of live performances on both major and intimate music stages, he has collaborated with numerous emerging and established artists, most recently with Iro and Anastasia Moutsatsou. He stood out with his appearance in the final of the young singer-songwriter competition at Taratsa tou Foivou Delivoria.

The album “3.14” marks his most mature artistic statement to date, distilling years of creation and personal evolution.

Duration: 120 minutes

STRAY.GR EASTER BAZAAR

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STRAY.GR Easter Bazaar
STRAY.GR – Association for the Care and Protection of Stray Animals

As you already know… if you’re a cat person, you won’t miss it!
Because if you do, well… you’ll go barking mad.

At our Easter Bazaar you’ll find:

Inside the bazaar you’ll also find delicious sweet and savory treats available from morning until night, as well as our very own “Stray Bar”!

Come with your friends (and of course your dogs!) for a lovely stroll in the city center, do your shopping, and support stray animals. Our bazaars provide the main funding for our annual work, as we receive no financial support from the state or other institutions.

We need you by our side—help us help them!

Duration: 10:00–22:00