The Building : Το Κτίριο
Written by Peny Filaktaki
Directed by Anastasia Revi
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"It's the first time I've ever spoken about this. The truth is, it's the first time I've spoken at all, uttered a word, with a human voice. Because it's generally accepted that buildings cannot speak."
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Written in 2011, this is a story of a building which narrates its turbulent life from the first day people raised it onto its feet until today. Over the course of the past century, the building constantly changes functions and inhabitants, grdually becoming a beacon of history. The never-ending alternation of exitence, war, peace, birth and death of its occupants stands in stark contrast with the infinity of the building's presence. Through immersive storytelling, the play reveals the cycles of history and the struggles of humans to make a mark and a lasting impact over time.
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"The Building" was performed at the Michael Pilch Studio, Balliol College, Oxford,
11-13 June, 2015.
Cast
In alphabetical order
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Christos Astaras
Sevi Iosifidou
Lina Kagli
Achilleas Kapanidis
Katerina Kaselimi
Alan Knapman
Evangelia Kougioumoutzi
Maria Michalopoulou
Nikos Mitakidis
Afroditi Pekou
Angeliki Xifara
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Creative and Production Team
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Directed by Anastasia Revi
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Translation – Peny Fylaktaki, David Connolly, Alan Knapman
Production Manager – Katerina Kaselimi
Programme – Maria Michalopoulou
Set – Angeliki Xifara
Costumes – Theatre Lab Company
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Supporting Crew
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Sound – Yiannis Houpas
Surtitles – Panagiota Koliatsa
Lighting – Efstratios Karsakos




