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SOUL MADE

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SoUL Made
Two-day Multi-themed Festival of Art & Mental Health

The Pan-Hellenic Association for Psycho-social Rehabilitation and Vocational Reintegration (PEPSAEE) is a non-profit scientific association that has been active since 1997 in the field of psychosocial rehabilitation and the social and vocational reintegration of individuals with psychosocial difficulties.

The Specialized Day Center of P.E.P.S.A.E.E., “Center for Social Dialogue,” is organizing the first Two-day Multi-themed Festival of Art & Mental Health “SoUL Made”, primarily funded by the Ministry of Culture, as part of the action “Creative Greece 2024: Strengthening Multi-themed Festivals across Greece.” It also serves as a broad initiative for Community Education and Awareness.

The festival includes a visual arts exhibition, experiential contemporary dance workshops, a physical theater performance, an improvisation workshop, dance performances by artists with and without disabilities, three masterclasses, and a contemporary music concert.

Pre-festival activities: On Friday, November 1st, 2024 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM), workshops on Theater Education, Rhythm & Voice, Bollywood Dance, and Percussion will be held by members and employees of P.E.P.S.A.E.E. for the students of the Public and Community Health Department at the University of West Attica.

The SoUL Made Festival aims to become an annual meeting ground for collaboration and the promotion of contemporary artistic trends, providing a space for the gathering of all social groups by utilizing different art forms such as theater, music, dance, and visual arts.
The philosophy of the SoUL Made Festival highlights the positive impact of art on mental health and the crucial role it can play in fostering acceptance of diversity.

The innovation of the SoUL Made Festival lies in its encouragement of inclusion, active participation, and the collaboration and coexistence of socially vulnerable groups in artistic creation alongside artists, students from art schools, and individuals from the community.
We invite all our fellow citizens, mental health professionals, professional and amateur artists, mental health service users, and individuals from all socially vulnerable groups to come together, collaborate, share roles and experiences, broaden horizons with new stimuli, and co-create a new understanding of mental health and art.

Participation in the workshops and entry to the performances and concert are free, but reservation of a spot is required.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Due to a limited number of seats, interested participants must complete the online reservation form for the free workshops, performances, and concert (priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis):
Reservation Form

Finally, the SoUL Made Festival offers the opportunity for mental health professionals, artists (both professional and amateur), and the general public, with or without vulnerabilities, to participate in three Masterclasses conducted by esteemed professionals in their fields.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

14:00 – 18:00 MASTERCLASS by Director, Performer, and Physical Theater Teacher Mr. Antonis Koutroubis:
“The Performer Meets the Theatrical Object on Stage”

Sunday, November 3, 2024

11:00 – 15:00 MASTERCLASS by Psychiatrist – Psychotherapist & Psychodrama Instructor Mr. Antonis Liodakis:
“Psychodrama: A Guide for Self-Help”

16:00 – 18:00 MASTERCLASS by Dancer & Choreographer – Inclusive Workshops Instructor Ms. Giota Peklari:
“Body Music” with the Connecting Body Method

Participation in the Masterclasses requires a fee and reservation of a spot in advance.

Due to a limited number of seats, those interested must contact us to reserve their spots, inquire about the cost of the masterclasses, and obtain information on payment details exclusively via email: [email protected].

Throughout the SoUL Made Festival, artwork created by mental health service users in the Art Workshop, part of the Specialized Day Center “Center for Social Dialogue” of P.E.P.S.A.E.E., will be exhibited in the festival spaces.

For more information about the SoUL Made Festival, news, photos, and artist biographies, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565695953353

https://www.facebook.com/PEPSAEE.KKD

THE LAND OF WANTING MORE

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The Land of Wanting More
A research on the decriminalization of female sexuality

The expression of sexuality is one of the core dimensions of human personality. The perception one has of their own body is directly connected to their sexual identity and, consequently, to their self-esteem. Does this simple principle apply equally to all genders?

In 2019, the Council of Europe described the current situation concerning women as a violation of human rights. It depicted an environment that is hostile and simultaneously offensive to the physical, sexual, psychological, and socioeconomic expression of women, which primarily obstructs their autonomy and the implementation of human rights, while perpetuating gender stereotypes in both public and private life. This was the first definition of sexism in an international text. Gender stereotypes perpetuate the unequal treatment of men and women. Women who challenge their supposed roles in society may face sexist and misogynistic behavior.

During the interwar period, the liberation of female sexuality became, for society, the embodiment of lust. It was seen as a dragon that poisoned everything it touched, turning women into indifferent, irresponsible, and toxic beings. In the modern 20th century (the 70s, 80s, and 90s), women became empowered, emancipated, and defied stereotypes on a large scale. In this new era of sexual liberation, women were able to expose their bodies even more, as a symbol of resistance against the sexism that persists in society. They stood naked, unapologetic for their bodies, instead showing them love. However, the criticism, isolation, contempt, guilt, violation, abuse, and constant fear they experienced for these choices have remained a persistent part of society then and now.

The struggle for gender equality, from which the uninhibited expression of sexuality arises, has been in a fundamental state of conflict since the early 20th century, with the creation of the first wave of the feminist movement. A century later, in its third wave, the feminist movement continues to fight against attitudes, practices, and behaviors based on the idea that one person is superior or inferior due to their gender.

Through systematic research, practical representation, and well-founded discussions, an attempt is made to provoke genuine public reflection, seeking deeper introspection on the issue of the historical oppression of eroticism and the free expression of women’s identities.

The Land of Wanting More is a mixed-media performance that combines practices from devised theater, the Viewpoints technique, and cinematography. Using dramatic and narrative speech (alternating between roles and actors) and in dialogue with live music, the stories of women come to life as they confront their unconscious, face their desires, and identify with them. The final script of the performance emerged both from research and improvisation, and it is inspired by texts from George Sand, Charles Mee, Judith Butler, Sam Shepard, Camille Paglia, Colette, the poetry of Matsi Hatzilazarou, and real testimonies. These testimonies are personal stories of sexual liberation and loss, as well as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse of women.

Trigger Warning – the performance includes a graphic description of rape.

 

Duration: 50 minutes

TNT, 15 YEARS OF WESTERN SUBURBS AND HUSTLE

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The acclaimed rapper TNT, one of the most significant representatives of the Greek hip-hop scene, is celebrating 15 years of his discographic career with a unique concert, which will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at PLYFA, Athens.

 

Entitled “15 Years of Western Suburbs and Hustle,” this concert marks a return to his roots, paying tribute to the neighborhoods where he grew up and drew inspiration for his music and activism. TNT will take us on a journey through his greatest hits, from the beginning of his career to the present, featuring songs that have been loved and have written their own stories in the Greek rap scene.

On stage, he will be accompanied by DJ Gzas on the decks, Novel, Stolen Mic, and To Sfálma—collaborators, friends, and companions who have contributed to his journey over the years. Special appearances and collaborations are expected, promising an unforgettable night that honors the power of hip-hop culture.

The concert promises to be a powerful event filled with energy, emotion, and memories, marking this important chapter in TNT’s musical journey, which will be followed by a tour in several cities across the country.

Doors open at 20:00.

ECOPHILIA NOW

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PartSuspended Artist Collective opens the 1st edition of ECOPHILIA NOW festival in the unique space of PLYFA for 2 days, 19-20 October 2024.

The ECOPHILIA NOW festival brings together over 20 diverse participants, including performers, musicians, choreographers, visual artists, activists, environmentalists, and poets from across Europe. With representatives from countries such as Greece, Hungary, Spain, Italy, Belgium, France, Romania, Ukraine and Denmark, the festival is international in scope.

The festival’s concept of “ecophilia” — a deep love for Earth and nature as a shared home for all beings — invites participants to nurture their connection with the environment. This focus on “philia” (friendship) with nature is a call to embrace a more caring, sustainable, and mindful approach to how we interact with the environment.

Through a rich variety of artistic expressions, such as performances, audio-visual media, music, and visual art, as well as engaging talks and creative workshops, ECOPHILIA NOW looks for feminist and inclusive practices and how these can open new ways of thinking about a more environmentally conscious and socially just world.

Join us to explore together new possibilities of making art and thinking about the environment, and share the joy of being together!

*With the support of European Festivals Association, Europe for Festivals Festivals for Europe, European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists.

 

WORKSHOPS
Spaces are limited. To participate, please send an email to [email protected]

Doors open at 13:00.

 

 

PartSuspended Artist Collective https://www.partsuspended.com/

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BLUE THREAD

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Blue Thread is a big drone. Inside it, there are sounds / more sounds / improvisation / traditional songs /
autotune / silences / 3 fuzz pedals in a row. I made it because I wanted to create something with a
beginning, middle and end.

Or, alternatively:
The Blue Thread is Nikos Antonopoulos’s new solo project, for guitar, voice and electronics. This project is the result of extensive research into the folk traditions of Greece, focusing on the rich musical heritage of the Greek islands. The traditional elements are reexamined through a contemporary lens, combining the analog past with the digital age. The core of the performance lies in this delicate balance between the fading analog world and the emerging digital reality. The Blue Thread may be the thin but resilient connection that bridges these two worlds, illuminating a new, hybrid space, open for play and experimentation.

Duration: 60′

SOMEONE WHO ISN’T ME

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Someone Who Isn’t Me will present their new album “Heartbreaker” live on Saturday 05 October at PLYFA!

 The second full-length album of the electro-pop duo S.W.I.M. offers us an electrified magical journey, a rollercoaster of emotions with their new creation! From the melodic yet haunting melodies of the title track “Heartbreaker” to the frenzied energy of the bagpipe solo on “All Gone”, each song immerses listeners in a synth-pop dream universe filled with raw emotion and undeniable energy.

Dark wave sounds with dance aesthetics, as we loved, that is, from Someone Who Isn’t Me!
Book your ticket and come to explore together Live the complexity of love, loss, hope and friendship, embrace and dance TOGETHER on Saturday 05/10!

Opening warm-up acts are the explosive VoxPopuli and the enchanting VAL, while special guest on stage is the beloved MJW!

Doors: 20:00 / Start: 21:00

WHO OWNS THE MEDIA?

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Join Solomon on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 7:30 PM at PLYFA (39 Koritsas Street, Athens 104 47) for the launch of our new investigative project, “Who Owns the Media?”

(“Σε ποιον ανήκουν τα ΜΜΕ”).

Hear from journalists Danae Maragoudaki, Iliana Papangeli, Corina Petridi and Eliza Triantafyllou, as well as Electra Alexandropolou, project manager in Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung – Office in Greece, as they discuss the findings of the investigation.

The event will be hosted by stand-up comedians Vyronas Theodoropoulos and Chrysa Katsarini.

We hope to see you there!

ΣΠΑΡΑΓΜΟΣ

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Σπαραγμός

μια αφήγηση για…

Τον αφανισμό

Τον σπαραγμό

Το πένθος

Την πίστη

Για εσένα

Που έφυγες

Και για σένα

Που ήρθες

Για το χαρτί που σκίζεται

Για όλη την οικογένεια

Για το βραδάκι στις 21.00

Για την αυλή στο ΠΛΥΦΑ

Για το σύγχρονο θέατρο

(Για την σύγχρονη τέχνη)

Και για τον σύγχρονο άνθρωπο

Για το Καλοκαιράκι που πέρασε

Για την Αθήνα μας

Για τον πολιτισμό

Και για την Ελλάδα ολόκληρη

‘’Θάνατος στον χειμώνα

Θάνατος στον θάνατο‘’

 

Με αφορμή τις Βάκχες του Ευριπίδη και τον Σπαραγμό της Μαργαρίτας Λυμπεράκη, πέντε επι σκηνής πρόσωπα θα επιχειρήσουν να συντηρήσουν έναν κόσμο φτιαγμένο από χαρτί. Η παράσταση θα προσπαθήσει να αφηγηθεί την ιστορία του μυθικού βασιλιά Πενθέα ή αλλιώς εκείνου που εμείς ονομάζουμε – “ο άνθρωπος των θλίψεων’’.

ANDROMACHE

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The princess of Troy and widow of the mythical Hector arrives in Greece uprooted, after the end of the Trojan War and the annihilation of her loved ones. She follows Achilles’ son Pyrrhus as his captive and mistress. After the murder of Pyrrhus by Orestes, Andromache surrenders to his brother Hector, to finally take refuge in Epirus, the only “inhabitant” of an artificial Trojan landscape.

A modern female monologue of realization, about the fate of the refugee and the agony of finding a new identity. “How can you forget?” Andromache as a rebel against oblivion, will communicate the heartbreaks from the depths of time through the universal language, art.

I AM THE LABYRINTH

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Experience the Myth. Through an experience crafted by DarkPlay Theatre.
:|: “Farewell, Cretans, and you, my homeland, sweet land of Zeus, sun-drenched…” Euripides (The Cretans)

An immersive, bilingual journey in Greek, English, and Ancient Greek.
Inspired by the Minotaur and the Labyrinth.
Love, power, and myth collide in this reimagined ancient tale.

The Performance


Brutal conflicts, forbidden love, and the struggle for power play out in a shocking, risk-taking, and sprawling meditation on the classic mythos.
A story drawn from fragments of Euripides, Ovid, Pindar, the true and mythical history of Crete, and the cultural legacy of the maze and the monster.
Every art form and archetype is here: live theatre, dance, and multimedia performed in English, Greek, and Ancient Greek.
Profound and provocative stories you thought you knew, re-imagined and told through ritual, sensation, and transformation.
Enter a sensual, violent, unpredictable world unlike anything you will find on stages or screens.

What You Need to Know:


Age 18+ Only: This show is intense. Darkness, loud music, bright lights, and direct interaction with actors. You’ll be on your feet, moving, and maybe even wearing a mask.
You Are Part of the Performance: From the moment you step into the space, you’re in the story.
No Phones, No Recording: Leave your devices behind. This is a world you can’t capture—only live.


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