CLOUDBURST
by Vasilis Vilaras

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NATIONAL THEATRE - KATINA PAXINOU STAGE (REX)

PRESENTATION

CLOUDBURST

by Vasilis Vilaras

Conceived and directed by Vasilis Vilaras

From 21 March 2024

The characters of Cloudburst visit the gay Greece of the period following the restoration of democracy and convey the desires, thoughts and anxieties of LGBTQI+ people of that period, as they expressed them themselves through letters to the revolutionary magazine Amfi, the first public forum in Greece devoted to the queer experience.

Personal testimonies from the past are mixed with the corresponding experiences of the individuals on stage, becoming the material of confessions and disclosures, while unapologetically demanding the right to visibility. Here, space can be given to the stories of people who have immeasurable love within them, but in all kinds of ways are sealed in to loneliness. The testimonies of those who suffer from the dismissive behaviour of parents and relatives, from bullying and all kinds of violence.

Stories of outrageous coming-out experiences; of moments of longing, fun and stolen pleasure; of the gay culture fermented in the cinemas around Omonia Square; and of the deep feeling of relief because "there are other people like me out there". Stories of an entire generation wiped out by the HIV/AIDS epidemic and societal and state indifference.

Following Plague and Earthquake, director and actor Vasilis Vilaras delivers the final part of a trilogy that celebrates life and identity outside the heteronormative and the patriarchy, recognising the dangers that this non-conformity involves even today.

Production team
Concept/Writing & adaptation/Direction: Vasilis Vilaras
Archival research/Associate dramaturg: Lemonia Gianniri
Set design: Demos Klimenof
Costume design: Chrysanthos Christodoulou
Music: Ecati
Song lyrics: Vassilis Vilaras
Lyrics for «Cloudburst»: Dolly Vara
Movement: Efstratios Giannikos
Lighting design: Vasia Attarian
Artistic associate: Thalia Griva
Dramaturg: Aspasia-Maria Alexiou
Directing assistant: Sia Reppa

Cast (in alphabetical order):
Dolly Vara, Vasilis Vilaras, Kristof, Andreas Lazarakos, Niko Rupllem

The production features portraits by the artist Thanasis Megkos.

DURATION
110' without break

PRODUCTION SPONSOR

 

 

 

 

The production is not recommended for under-18s.

INFO

NATIONAL THEATRE
EXPERIMENTAL STAGE
KATINA PAXINOU - REX STAGE
48 Panepistimiou Street, Athens

TICKET PRICES
€13 single price

Special Prices

  • Student - Youth up to 28 years old €10
  • Over 65 years old: Wednesday €10 & Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday €13
  • Unemployment Card: All days €5
  • Persons with Disabilities (daily & weekends) €5 - Companion €5
  • Large Families (daily & weekends) €10
  • Reduced visibility seats €10
  • Dramatic Schools, SEI, Theater Studies imperfections apply except on weekends
  • Official holidays have weekend prices
DISCOUNT TICKET PRE-SALE
For the purchase and use of reduced-price tickets, the presentation and verification of the relevant legally recognized and updated documents are required (e.g., ID, student - student - educational ID / passport, unemployment / large family card, professional ID card, etc.) both when issuing the ticket (at physical sales points) and upon entry to the theater (after pre-purchase electronically or with physical presence). In case of failure to present the documents at the performance entrance, the spectator must pay the difference at the theater box office.

* Free passes for actors and students of theatrical studies: It is noted that entry tickets for beneficiaries are available exclusively at the theater's box offices. Free passes apply on all days except weekends and holidays.

PRE-SALE
- NATIONAL THEATRE BOX OFFICE

- TICKET SERVICES
phone: 210 7234567
online: www.ticketservices.gr
Service charge 7%

Box Office: 39 Panepistimiou Str (Pesmazoglou Arcade)

E-TICKET
The electronically purchased ticket is received in PDF format and can either be printed or stored on a mobile phone to be presented upon arrival at the theater.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
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PRODUCTION DETAILS
ΕΘΝΙΚΟ ΘΕΑΤΡΟ
ΑΦΜ: 090025586
ΔΟΥ: Α ΑΘΗΝΩΝ
ΕΔΡΑ: ΑΓΙΟΥ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΥ 22-24, ΑΘΗΝΑ

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