
The Word Tailor – A. Papatheodoulou
“The Word Tailor”
by Antonis Papatheodoulou,
the sold-out performance by the theatrical group MIKROS NOTOS returns
to the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation for a limited number of shows.
The beloved story for children and adults alike, the phenomenon performance “The Word Tailor” by Antonis Papatheodoulou, presented by the theatrical group Mikros Notos with its ongoing sold-out shows, comes to life for the 5th year at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation.
The theatrical group Mikros Notos brings to life Antonis Papatheodoulou’s book “The Word Tailor,” published by METAIXMIO, in a theatrical adaptation by Tina Giotopoulou, directed by George Tzavaras, with original music by Nikos Platyrachos and artistic direction by Chrysa Diamantopoulou.
“The Word Tailor,” a contemporary fairy tale that has captured the hearts of young and old. A Tender, moving, and timely story, it speaks about the power of words, the need for human communication, about the love, comfort, and warmth that human language offers. The theatrical group Mikros Notos brings to life before our eyes a much-loved book for young and old. Using pure ingredients – such as live music, movement, interaction, and pantomime – the theatrical group Mikros Notos creates a handmade performance as warm and colorful as the Tailor’s blanket that ultimately warmed all the residents of his town.
ABOUT THE STORY: Once in a small town that still resembled a village, there lived a special tailor. He was special not only because there was no other tailor in the town, but because this tailor made his clothes with words! He carefully chose his words for each resident individually, and so, wearing his clothes, they stayed warm in the winters and cool in the summers. But time passed, the town grew, and the residents became hasty and forgetful, forgetting the Word Tailor. One winter, so harsh that none of their new clothes could keep them warm, they remembered their Word Tailor who so beautifully stitched words together, and they were warm once again. Because it is words that warm, refresh, and ultimately console every heart.
A FEW WORDS about the theatrical group Mikros Notos
The theatrical group Mikros Notos has been creating interactive performances with live music since 2012, using well-known, traditional, and original musical instruments. They draw inspiration from stories, myths, traditions, and folk tales. “We design performances from the heart, with responsibility and respect, with the children and their meaningful interaction and relationship with the actors at the center,” emphasizes Chrysa Diamantopoulou, an actress and specialist in Theatre in Education, as well as the artistic director of Mikros Notos. “We focus on the fairy tales of old, and, together with collaborators known for their professionalism, we design each individual action, from set objects and costumes to activities, games, and educational tools that we propose to teachers who entrust us, either in the theater or in schools.”
CREATIVE TEAM: Author: Antonis Papatheodoulou Theatrical Adaptation and Song Lyrics: Tina Giotopoulou Direction: George Tzavaras Artistic Direction and Text Editing: Chrysa Diamantopoulou Original Music: Nikos Platyrachos Art Direction and Costume Design: Georgia Bourda Movement Direction: Anna Anousaki Actors: Nikos Axiotis, Dimitris Giannis, Elsa Loubardia Live Music: The Mikros Notos group Design and Rhythmic Education: George Tzavaras Song Education: Nikos Platyrachos Scientific Design of the Interactive Part: Flora Spyrou Graphic Material Design: k2design Press Officer: Evangelia Skrobola Production Organization: Chrysa Diamantopoulou Production: Mikros Notos NPC
The performance is also available on CD! Find it at www.mikrosnotos.gr
The book is published by METAIXMIO Publications
THE MICHAEL CACOYANNIS FOUNDATION
Premiere: November 5, 2023 | Every Sunday at 11 am & *Holidays at 6 pm
Presale: www.ticketservices.gr
Information: +30 210 7234567
Presale: €10 / Ticket at the box office: €12
Duration of the performance: 65 minutes | For children aged 4+
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LcglXHui1A
Ticket sales points:
At the Ticketservices ticket office, 39 Panepistimiou Street, Athens.
By phone with credit or debit card charge: Tel. +30 2107234567
Online with credit or debit card charge at www.ticketservices.gr
SHOW DATES
NOVEMBER 2023
Sundays 5, 12, 19, and 26/11 at 11 am
DECEMBER 2023
Sundays: 3, 10, and 17/12 at 11 am &
*Tuesday 26/12, Wednesday 27/12, and Thursday 28/12 at 6 pm
JANUARY 2024
Sundays: 7, 14, 21, and 28/01 at 11 am &
*Tuesday 2/01, Wednesday 3/01, Thursday 4/01, and Friday 5/01 at 6 pm
Website: www.mikrosnotos.gr | www.facebook.com/MikrosNotos | Email: mikrosnotos@gmail.com