KALPIDES

 Festival @ The Park '26 

KALPIDES

 Monday July 13, 2026 | 21:00 

Paros Park
Archilochos Theater

Festival at the Park 2026 welcomes one of the most beloved and widely acclaimed theatrical productions of recent years. On Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Ai-Yiannis Detis Park Theatre, The Tricksters, based on the comic short story by Stratis Myrivilis, will be presented by the PTOCHALAZONES Theatre Company, directed by Kostas Papakonstantinou.

The story transports audiences to Ottoman-era Lesvos, where two legendary tricksters, Pseftothodoros and Kalpomanolis, compete for the title of the cleverest rogue in the land. When their paths finally cross, they become entangled in a hilarious contest of deception in which no one can be certain who will emerge victorious. Pirates, hidden treasures, vampires, demons and a series of unexpected twists create a theatrical adventure reminiscent of traditional folk tales and the comic world of Karagiozis shadow theatre.

Combining fast-paced storytelling, physical theatre, live narration and abundant humour, The Tricksters appeals to audiences of all ages, offering a performance that blends entertainment with a timeless satire of human weaknesses and flaws.

The production is directed by Kostas Papakonstantinou, who was nominated for the prestigious Karolos Koun Directing Award for his work on The Tricksters. The cast features Angeliki Marinou, Dimosthenis Xylardistos and Dimitris Chatzimichailidis.

The performance takes place within the unique natural setting of the Paros Environmental & Cultural Park, on the protected peninsula of Ai-Yiannis Detis. Here, where nature meets culture, Festival at the Park continues to present outstanding artistic productions from across the performing arts, offering audiences unforgettable experiences beneath the summer sky of the Aegean.

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Director: Kostas Papakonstantinou
Movement Direction: Margarita Trikka
Set Design: Filanthi Bougatsou
Costume Design: Matina Megla
Music: Nikos Zournis
Lighting Design: Giorgos Agiannitis
Assistant Directors: Angeliki Strataki, Ileanna Papagianni
Assistant Set Designer: Natasa Lekkou
Photography: Nikos Vardakastanis – Melina Boukouvala
Production: Xanthias MAKE

About Paros Park

Through a wide range of cultural, educational and environmental initiatives, Paros Park seeks to offer meaningful experiences and opportunities throughout the year for both the local community and visitors to the island. Founded in 2009 as a municipal enterprise, the Park was created to promote a different vision for culture and sustainable tourism in the Aegean. A pioneer of its kind in the Cyclades, the Paros Environmental & Cultural Park extends across an 800,000-square-metre peninsula and operates to protect and showcase the unique landscape of Ai-Yiannis Detis. Every summer, it hosts Festival at the Park under the artistic direction of Themistocles Karpodinis.

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