A wealth of cultural events are organised every year by the City of Heraklion and the annual Summer Arts Festival has become famous for its variety of events - 2011 has been an excellent year with a program of 59 theatrical performances, 70 concerts, 16 dance shows and 55 film screenings - looking forward to 2012 already!
Heraklion Summer Arts Festival 2011
JULY
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SATURDAY 02.07
21:30
FLAMENCO
Stavros Litinas Dance Group
ARROYO NUEVO
Flamenco Dance Workshop "Gourmet Dinner?"
Based on the novel "The Skin" by Guzzio Malaparte
A flamenco music and dance extravaganza
Artistic Direction: Stavros Litinas
Vocalists: Jose Parrondo & Eva Pinero Mesa
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
SUNDAY 03.07
21:30
CONCERT
International Choir
INTERCANTO
"TEN YEARS TOGETHER"
Artistic Direction: Nektaria Laoumtzi
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
Admission Free
MONDAY 04.07
21:30
CONCERT
Tribute Concert & Readings in memory of
MANOLI RASOULI
Participating vocalists: Agathon Iacovidis, Sofia Papazoglou, George Lizos, Dimitris Kontogiannis, Babis Tsertos Pantelis Theoharides
Melina Kana, Katerina Siapanta, Anna Zissis, Sophia Avramidou, Michael Papazisis.
Speakers: George Grammatikakis, Petros Xanthopoulos, Kafetzopoulos Anthony, George Kontogiannis, Vagiopoulos Peter, George Kazantzis
The orchestra: Panagiotis Koutsouris, George Panagopoulos, Anthony Chatzimanolis, Sakis Kontonikolas, Nick Simitsakos
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
Admission Free
TUESDAY 05.07
21:30
CONCERT
Alatsatianon Association Heraklion Choir

"... But Not Forgotten"
with the participation of the Association’s dance group
Choir Leader: Andreas Yakoumakis
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
Admission Free
TUESDAY 05.07
21:30
CONCERT
"The Way to Heaven Opens with a Song"
Vocalist: Ellie Paspala
Piano: Dora Bakopoulou
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 06.07
21:30
LECTURE CONCERT
By Nikos Mamangakis
"The Music of Crete and the Pink Archangel"
Vocalists: Tasis Christogiannopoulos
Savina Gianatou, John Idomeneos, Kostis Avysinos and Nick Mamangakis
Accompanied by a 6-piece orchestra
Organised by the Pagopoieion Bar-Restaurant
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 06.07
21:30
CONCERT
DIMITRIS MITROPANOS - JOHN KOTSIRAS - DIMITRIS BASIS
PanCretan
Stadium
THURSDAY 07.07
21:30
MUSIC & DANCE
Cretan Dance Schools for children "Iliaktida"
With the school's dance troupe "Mavrokostas"
100 dancers and the bands of:
Spanoudakis Nikos & Stavrianoudakis Kyriacou
Nektarios Samoli
Michalis Alefantinos
Vassilis Stavrakakis
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
SATURDAY 09.07
21:30
MUSIC & DANCE
Performance by the famous dance troupe MOMIX
"REMIX"
Acrobatic dances combine with modern technology in 13 selected excerpts from the popular group’s global success
An audio-visual spectacular featuring a beautiful and magical combination of the best moments by Momix.
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
SUNDAY 10.07
21:30
CONCERT
Youth Choir of the Municipality of Heraklion
in a program of modern and classic Greek songs
Artistic Direction: Katerina Tzangaraki
Piano: George Kaloutsis
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
Admission Free
MONDAY 11.07
TUESDAY 12
.07
WEDS 13
.07
21:30


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THEATRE
The DIPETHE CRETE presents
Carlo Goldoni’s Comedy
"SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS"
Directed by: John Kakleas
Cast: Vassilis Haralambopoulos' Alexandros Mylonas, Faye Xila,
George Chrysostomou, Kimon Fioretos and others
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
MONDAY 11.07
21:30


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CONCERT
MARINELLA
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
PanCretan
Stadium
TUESDAY 12.07
21:30


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CONCERT
"Songs of the World"
The colors of West and East
Dimitris Zaimaki
Poetry of: F. Hölderlin, CP Cavafy, George Seferis and others.
Vocalists: Kostis Rasidakis Maria Pertselaki
With the participation of: Alice Caruso
Organised by: "Solidarity" the Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders Association of Heraklion
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 13.07
20:00


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EVENT
"The Biggest Gathering of Mandolins in the World"
Cretan pentozali with more than 400 mandolins
A Guiness Book of Records world attempt
NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE (not Freedom Square)
Followed by a concert with renowned mandolin artists
Organisation and Direction: Michael Marakomichelakis
Presentation: Yorgos Vitoros
New venue!
St. Catherine Square
(next to Agios Minas)
Admission Free
THURSDAY 14.07
21:30

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CONCERT
"OPERA AND OPERETTAS"
with internationally renowned soprano KIRA LABRAKI
(recently awarded the Scholarship Maria Callas)
Piano: Dionysis Voulgaris
Participation: Romanos Skoumpourdis
Organisation: Rotary Club Heraklion Candia
(all proceeds will go to charity)
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
THURSDAY 14.07
FRIDAY 15
.07
SATURDAY 16
SUNDAY 17
21:30

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CHILDREN'S THEATRE
"Ecclesiazusae" of Aristophanes as a Fairy Tale...
with Carmen Rouggeri
The comedy of Aristophanes presented in a magical way with colorful scenery and costumes, and traditional music, songs and dances.
Cast: Basilica Iatropoulou, Basilica Kambouri, Stefanos Kosmidis and others
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
MONDAY 18.07
TUESDAY 19
.07
21:30

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THEATRE
THE CULTURE FACTORY
presents Shakespeare's
"OTHELLO"
With: George Kimoulis, Constantine Markoulaki, Smaragda Karidis, Alexander Bourdoumis and others
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 20.07
21:30


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THEATRE
The Coronet Theatre presents
ROB BECKER’s
"CAVEMAN"
With: Vladimir Kyriakidi
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
THURSDAY 21.07
21:30


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THEATRE
The urban non-profit cultural Company Anagnosis
presents George Vyziinou’s masterpiece
"The Solo Journey of Life"
Adaptation & Direction: Dimos Avdeliodis
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
FRIDAY 22.07
SATURDAY 23.07
SUNDAY 24
.07
21:30

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CHILDREN'S THEATRE
The University of Crete Theatre Group (Heraklion Schools)
 presents the winning project for children of Eugene Trivizas
"THE COUNTRY WITHOUT CATS"
Directed by: George Antonakis
Cast: 18 Students of the University of Crete
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
SATURDAY 23.07
21:30

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POP-ROCK CONCERT
MONIKA
Accompanied by her eight-piece Band
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
SUNDAY 24.07
21:30
MUSIC & DANCE
The Heraklion Girls' Dance Academy
perform Cretan folk songs and dance
Choreography: Vangelis Stafilas
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
Admission Free
MONDAY 25.07
TUESDAY 26
.07
21:30


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CHILDREN'S MUSICAL
The ART THEATRE "KAROLOS KOUN" presents
"ALADDIN" and "A TALE FROM THE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS"
Directed by: Dimitri Degaitis
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 27.07
THURSDAY 28
.07
FRIDAY 29
.07
21:30


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THEATRE
The Theatrical Route Presents
"PEACE" by Aristophanes
Directed by: Petros Filippidis
In the role of Trygeos: Petros Filippidis
With: 19 other well-known actors
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
SATURDAY 30.07
21:30

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CONCERT
Thanos Mikroutsikos and Chris Theban
"MUSICAL ACT FOR 5"
Participating: Manos Papadakis
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
SATURDAY 30.07
21:30

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THEATRE
The DIPETHE of Roumeli presents Jean Cocteau’s play
"HUMAN VOICE"
Directed by: John Iordanidis
With: Kerasia Samara
Music: Tassos Karakatsanis
Sets by: Laloula Chrysikopoulou
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
SUNDAY 31.07
21:30
THEATRE
Heraklion Lawyer Theatre Group
"ΟΤΤΩ ΤΙΣ ΕΡΑΤΑΙ"
Theatre & Poetry by: Odysseus Elytis
Directed by: George Markopoulos
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
SUNDAY 31.07
21:30
MUSIC & DANCE
Nikos Malek presents
"Fragrance of the East"
Traditional Dances of the East with Famous Dancers
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
Heraklion Summer Arts Festival 2011
AUGUST
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MONDAY 01.08
21:30


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MUSICAL THEATRE
Stamatis Kraounakis
"55" One Man Show
Kraounakis spends 2 hours on stage in a inspirational ferment, presenting and creating his new game.
With: Christos Moustakas, Argiro Kaparou, George Stivanaki and others
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
TUESDAY 02.08
WEDS 03.08
21:30


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THEATRE
The Theatre Estia
presents the comedy “The Pot Calling the Kettle Black” by Dimitris Psathas
Directed by: Peter Filippidis
Cast: Elizabeth Konstantinidou, Tasos Kostis, George Kapountzidis, George Lefas and others
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
THURSDAY 04.08
From 19:00


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DANCE & MUSIC
CRETAN SERENADE
Traditional dance groups and musicians perform in a parade though the pedestrianised areas and main streets of Heraklion
Central Heraklion
Admission Free
THURSDAY 04.08
FRIDAY 05.08
21:30


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THEATRE
The '5th Art Age Group' presents William Shakespeare's
"HAMLET"
Directed by: Themis Moumoulidis
Hamlet: Emilios Heilakis
With: Manos Bakousis, Leonidas Kakouris, Eugenia Dimitropoulou and others
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
SATURDAY 06.08
21:30


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CONCERT
Thanasis Papakonstantinou
NOTE: CONCERT POSTPONED UNTIL 13.09
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
SUNDAY 07.08
MONDAY 08.08
21:30


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NATIONAL THEATRE
Children's Theatre
 "Tale Without a Name" by Penelope Delta, directed by Taki Tzamarias
A milestone in Greek children's literature written by one of the greatest writers, adapted for children
Cast: Dimitris Vergados, Grigoris Galatis, Mary Lucey and others
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
MONDAY 08.08
21:30


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CONCERT
"THE SONG OF THE POETS"
A concert with great songs by
Argyris Kounadi, George Kouroupos, Manos Hadjidakis
Poetry by George Seferis, Andreas Embiricos, F. Garcia Lorca
and Nikos Gatsos
Baritone: John Idomeneos
Piano: Theo Kotepanos
Organisation: Civil society of the suburb of St. John
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
TUESDAY 09.08
21:30


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MUSIC & SPEECHES
The Student Union of Crete presents a tribute to the history of the Association with music - speeches and visual material.
Participants: Ross Daly, Kelly Thomas, George Xilouris, Dimitris Sgouros, Stelios Petrakis, Vasilis Stavrakakis, Michael
Stavrakakis, George Manolakis, Petros Karmpadakis, Fotis Katrakis
George Katrakis,Yakovos Paterakis,Yiannis Papatzanis
Anthony Stavrakakis, George Giannedakis, Dimitris Sideris
Stelios Sykakis
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
TUESDAY 09.08
21:30


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MUSICAL THEATRE
"Hammurabi Code"
Directed by: Margaret Amarantidis & Konstaninos Giannakopoulos
Four young talented actors play, sing and create with verve and enthusiasm a special Greek version of a cabaret performance. Songs from the distant past that seem so contemporary. A masterly blend of poetry and texts of Kostas Mylonas, Yannis Varveris, Bertolt Becht, as well as original pieces from the performers, together with great love songs of C. and M. Chairopoulou Sougioul, thus recreating in a good-spirited way, the charming atmosphere of wartime Athens.
A cabaret show in the Greek way, which connects people and eras through distinctive melodies.
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
WEDS 10.08
21:30


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CONCERT
MICHALIS HATZIGIANNIS
PanCretan
Stadium
WEDS 10.08
THURS 11.08
21:30


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THEATRE
The Greek Spectacles Company presents the comedy
"Girls in Black"
written by Alexandros Rigas & Dimitris Apostolou
Cast: Chryssa Ropa, Helen Kastani, Renos Charalambides, Chrysoula Diavati and others
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
THURSDAY 11.08
FRIDAY 12.08
21:30


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SHADOW THEATRE
Shadow theater by Athanasiou Troupe
"KARAGKIOZIS THEATRE"
The character beloved by children and adults is waiting to entertain you with fun and jokes.
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
FRIDAY 12.08
21:30


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THEATRE
The Vivi Troupe presents Euripides' “ALCESTIS"
Directed by Telemachus Moudatsaki
Cast: Stathis Gatsos, Thanasis Megalopoulos, Thomas Gogas, Timothy Barniadakis and others
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
TUESDAY 16.08
21:30


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THEATRE
The MAGIKES SVOURES present the story of Dimitris Adamis
 "The Miraculous Journey of Nils Holgersson"
These are the adventures of restless and naughty Nils, who is transformed into a dwarf by a fairy and together with the gander Martin, travels with a flock of wild geese crossing mountains and seas, plains and lakes, forests and rivers, harbors, villages and towns.
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 17.08
THURSDAY 18.08
21:30


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THEATRE
Zina Theatre presents
 "Lysistrata" by Aristophanes
Directed by Thymios Karakatsanis
Cast: Thymios Karakatsanis,
Vassilis Tsivilikas, George Constantinou, George Partsalakis, Vasia Trifilli and Kostas Voutsas
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
FRIDAY 19.08
21:30


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PIANO RECITAL
"I Love Opera"
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
SATURDAY 20.08
21:30

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CONCERT
Paka Paka Corporation
Four exceptional young musicians from France and one from Heraklion
(Fanis Karousos) combine in a unique and authentic manner elements from the Balkans and the East with the Greek musical tradition. Sometimes composing and sometimes rearranging songs and dances from Crete to Thrace and Peloponnese as Asia Minor, they highlight the ancient relationship between the musicians of the Mediterranean, and demonstrate in a festive atmosphere that the music does not, nor will it ever accept boundaries and limitations.
 With: Fanis Karousos (dulcimer, vocals) Ian Balzan (taffta, vocals) Laurent Clouet (clarinet) David Brossier (violin, accordion) and Wassim Halal (percussion)
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
SUNDAY 21.08
21:30
MUSICAL THEATRE
Andreas Voutsinas Theatre Group presents the work of Neil Simon
"They’re Playing Our Song"
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
MONDAY 22.08
21:30


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THEATRE
Theatre Athena
presents the comedy by George Theodosiadis
"I don’t see, I don’t hear, I don’t talk"
Inspired by an old Indian legend about the patience and forbearance in the face of difficulties of life, this is a particularly hilarious comedy
Director: Chris Chatzipanagiotis
Cast: Spyros Poulis, Thanasis Viskadourakis, Spyros Spantidas and Demeter Stogiannis
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
MONDAY 22.08
21:30


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CONCERT
Cretan Youth Symphony Orchestra
Presents excerpts from well-known symphonic works and familiar melodies of European songs, adapted for a symphony orchestra.
Musical Direction: Nick Antonakakis
Organisation: Sunbeams
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
Admission Free
TUESDAY 23.08
21:30


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CONCERT
MICHALIS TZOUGANAKIS
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 24.08
21:30


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BALLET
20 prominent soloists and corps de ballet of the National Ballet of Moscow (Kremlin Ballet and Russian National Ballet) with award-winning prima ballerina and Distinguished Artist of the Russian Federation, soloist of the State Academic Theatre of Classical Ballet Moscow MARINA RZANNIKOVA.
Two acts from the most famous ballet by Tchaikovsky "Swan Lake" and excerpts from classical ballets of the 19-20 century and in the finale of the event, an original contemporary choreography "All by Myself" based on the famous song by Eric Carmen with the musical theme from the 2nd Concerto of Rachmaninoff.
The event takes place under the auspices of the Embassy of Russia in Greece
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
TUESDAY 23.08
WEDS 24.08
THURS 25.08
21:30


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THEATRE
New World Theatre presents
"Cockroach"
Director: Basil Mavrogeorgiou
Cast: Theodore Petropoulos, Seraphim Radis
Six years after its debut, Cockroach is traveling around Greece this summer! Audiences will have the opportunity to watch the amazing adventures of the little red cockroach, striving to achieve a lifetime goal, to reach the moon

Note: due to the high demand for tickets, an extra performance
will take place on Thursday 25th.
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
THURSDAY 25.08
21:30


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CONCERT
Traditional music with Spiro and Chrysoula Sifogiorgaki and John Markogiannaki
Also playing are the Cretan Association Lyricists "Kafkalas", Traditional Rethymniot Company, Artistic Club Crete and many Cretan Artists
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre

Admission Free
FRIDAY 26.08
21:30


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COMEDY THEATRE
"That Bum Coelho has Gotten a lot of People's Throat"
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
FRIDAY 26.08
SATURDAY 27.08
21:30


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CHILDREN'S THEATRE
The Children’s Theatre Group “Warehouse” present Oscar Wilde’s play
“The Selfish Giant”
Directed by: Yiannis Kokkinou
Cast: Eleni Triandafilou, Ilias Nakos, Roula Theodosiou and others
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
SATURDAY 27.08
21:30

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CONCERT
LIVE REMIX
MANOS PAPADAKIS + NIKOS PORTOKALOGLOU
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
SUNDAY 28.08
21:30
MUSIC & DANCE
The Municipal community of Nea Alikarnassos presents a programme of traditional music and dance from all over Greece
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre

Admission Free
SUNDAY 28.08
21:30
COMEDY THEATRE
Ocean Productions
presents
"Fortunately Eptochefsamen"
A hilarious comedy based on an idea of Paul Matesi and Fotis Spyros with a group of well-known young actors.
Director: Fotis Spyros
Cast: Sophia Vogiatzaki, Fotis Spyros and others
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
MONDAY 29.08
21:30


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CONCERT
Evanthia Reboutsika
“Athens to Constantinople”
A magical musical journey with Istanbul as its destination, together with the emotions it arouses.
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
MONDAY 29.08
21:30


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THEATRE
Ocean Productions
Presents “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A play for children and the young at heart
Director: Fotis Spiros
Cast: Sophia Voyiatzaki,, Fotis Spiros and others
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
TUESDAY 30.08
21:30


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THEATRE
Theatre “Morphes” presents Dario Fo’s comedy
“'WE WON'T PAY! WE WON'T PAY!'”
Directed by: Yianna Kefala and Simos Christodoulou
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 31.08
21:30


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CONCERT
The Children’s group of Theatre “Morphes”
Presents the children’s play of Yiannis Filias “The Moonstruck”
Director: Yianna Kefala
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 31.08
21:30


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CONCERT
Concert of Cretan Music
With the band of Antonis Fragiadakis “Dravides”
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
Heraklion Summer Arts Festival 2011
SEPTEMBER
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THURSDAY 01.09
21:00


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CONCERT
Chamber music of Brahms and Shostakovich for cello and piano
Cello: SOREN LYNG HANSEN
Piano: LILI DAKA
All proceeds to “Refuge for Battered Women and Children”
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
THURSDAY 01.09
FRIDAY 02.09
21:00


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THEATRE
“Directory” a ceremonial performance of three Greek ballads with a common theme of sacrifice.
A perfomance involving puppets, people and music.

NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
FRIDAY 02.09
21:00


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CHILDREN'S MUSICAL
"Agisilagos" by Dimitris Baslam
With large orchestral accompaniment.
Narrator: Anthony Kafetzopoulos
Musicians: Tasos Misirlis, Sofia Efklidou, Yiannis Marinos, Chris Pappas, Athanasios Dzingovic
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre
SATURDAY 03.09
21:00

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CONCERT
Concert with the ensemble "Nostimon Imar"
“Attempts to Dream"
A journey into dreams through speech and music
Artistic Direction: Minos Somarakis
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
Admission Free
SATURDAY 03.09
21:00

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THEATRE
The theatrical group "YITTOS" presents "Breakfast at Tiffany’s"
based on the novel by Truman Capote
Director: Anthony Dourakis
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
SUNDAY 04.09
21:00
CONCERT
Cretan Fok Music
Yorgos Mavomanolakis
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
SUNDAY 04.09
21:00
CONCERT
Concert of traditional music
“A Whole World of Sundays”
Giorgos Hinterakis and his 6-piece band
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre

Admission Free
MONDAY 05.09
21:00


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THEATRE
The theatre group “Metaxourgio”
Present Vasilis Katsikonouri’s play
“Milk”
Cast: Anna Bagena, Dimitris Patsis and others
With the support of “Krikos”, the Society of friends and relatives of mental patients
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
MONDAY 05.09
21:00


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CONCERT
Cretan Music by Dimitris Antonakis and his Band
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
TUESDAY 06.09
21:00


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THEATRE
Traditional Music Concert
with the band "Petrites"
A program of traditional Cretan music and contemporary songs of Greece
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
TUESDAY 06.09
21:00


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THEATRE
"Omma Studio"
presents the play "The Woman from Zakynthos" by Dionysios Solomos (second edition) a survey on the relationship between Ritual and Drama
Research Guide: Antonis Diamantis
Cast: Henrietta Pyrgiotaki, Elias Stars
Choreography: Antonis Diamantis
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 07.09
21:00


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CONCERT
"Like a Cool Spring Breeze; the Memory"
A musical evening with favorite Greek and foreign songs from our childhood and youth.
Piano: Yiannis Idomeneos
Vocals: Helen Sfakianakis
Organisation: Women's Association 'Social Care'
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 07.09
21:00


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THEATRE
"Shoe on the Tree Theatre" presents the Musical Tale for Children "Malamatenios Loom and Ivory Combs"
Children learn the art of weaving through play and having fun!
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
THURSDAY 08.09
21:00


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MUSIC & DANCE
Performance of Music and Dance by the
Traditional Choir of the Association of Asia Minor, Crete
"St. Polycarp"
"LOVE AND DEATH"
Artistic Direction: Eve Koutsogiannaki
Narration: Yota Fotopoulou
With the participation of John Panagiotaki (Aetogiannis’s) group
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre

Admission Free
THURSDAY 08.09
21:00


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CONCERT
ELME HERAKLION
presents a musical tribute to Greek film with the participation of choirs and audiovisual material
Participating Choirs:
ELME Heraklion, Michael the Archangel Parish, Hersonissos Cultural Center, Children's Choir 2nd Gymnasium of Heraklion and a large orchestra.
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
Admission Free
FRIDAY 09.09
21:00


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CONCERT
Concert of Traditional Music
George Manolakis with his Band
Vocals: Fasoulakis Maria
Lyra: Giannadakis George
Percussion & Vocals: Papatzanis John
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
FRIDAY 09.09
Wine reception at
19:00

Talks begin at
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SHORT LECTURES
Pecha Kucha Night Heraklion Vol.2
Speakers: Clive Birch (Graphic Designer), Angelo Plessas (Digital Art) Angelos Spartalis (Painter) Stavros Didakis (Multimedia Art Technology) Gil Kahana (User Experience Consultant) Nikos Katzilakis (Journalist) Chrysanthi Koumianaki (Fine Arts) Sara Moreira & Janet Gunter (IT Engineer/Blogger & Anthropologist/Blogger) Billy Mavropoulos & Katerina Dionysopoulou (Architects)
Vitouri Gate
Admission Free
FRIDAY 09.09
21:00


Today's Film here
THEATRE
"Iro Mucio"
presents the stunning theatrical monologue
"The Voice of Ludmila"
A testimony of the woman who lived through the nightmare of the Chernobyl nuclear accident
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
SATURDAY 10.09
21:00

Today's Film here
MUSIC, DANCE & POETRY
An evening of music, dance and poetry dedicated to Costis Frangoulis
Organisation: "Association of friends of Frangoulis Costis"
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre

Admission Free
SATURDAY 10.09
21:00

Today's Film here
CONCERT
Classical Guitar
Tiziano Calabrese
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
SATURDAY 10.09
SUNDAY 11.09
21:00

Film program here
THEATRE
The theatrical group ELME Heraklion presents
"Fortounato" written by Markco Antonio Foscolo
Directed by: Anthony Perantonaki
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
MONDAY 12.09
21:00


Today's Film here
CONCERT
The Pan-Cretan Association of Friends of Byzantine Music "Saint John Koukouzeles" with the Greek Music "Orpheus" and the Greek Chorus of Music presents the work of Dimitris Theodosakis “Hours of Sillence"
Music by: John Damarlaki
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre

Admission Free
MONDAY 12.09
21:00


Today's Film here
CONCERT
Traditional music
with the band "Pili tou Ixou" by Michael Fragkiadaki
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
TUESDAY 13.09
21:00


Today's Film here
CONCERT
Folk Choir "Ionia Aidon"
in a program of songs by great Greek composers (Theodorakis, Hadjidakis, Xarchakos Kouyioumtzis).
Artistic Direction: Lena Hatzigeorgiou
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
Admission Free
TUESDAY 13.09
21:00


Today's Film here
CONCERT
"Dr OPIN"
Artistic Direction: George Pervolaraki
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 14.09
21:00


Today's Film here
THEATRE
Iro Mane presents the theatrical monologue by Nikos Vasiliadis
"THE CONTACT LAWYER"
Directed by: George Karamihas
Theatrical Adaptation: George Karamihas, Emmanuelle Alexiou
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
WEDS 14.09
21:00


Today's Film here
CONCERT
Orchestrial Music & Visuals
 "One Hour Before The Trip"
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
Admission Free
THURSDAY 15.09
21:00
DANCE
The Fly Dance Group presents "Untravelled"
Based on the lyrics of the song "It was a small boat"
Director: Dimitra Penousi
Choreography: Gabriella and Anna Anyfantaki
Music: Konstantinos Anifantakis
Photo: Kostis Gikas
Lighting: Konstantinos Kostopoulos
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
THURSDAY 15.09
21:00
CONCERT
Classical Guitar
Phoebus Mavrakis
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
Admission Free
FRIDAY 16.09
21:00
THEATRE
Traditional Music by "The Black Club Pontus Heraklion"
With the music and dance band of the Association
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre

Admission Free
FRIDAY 16.09
21:00
CONCERT
Greek Music
Lena Hatzigeorgiou and Manolis Kanakakis
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
SATURDAY 17.09
21:00
PIANO RECITAL
By internationally renowned pianist, conductor and educator
Dimitris Toufexis
"The Musical Salons of Paris" with works by Chopin and Liszt
Organisation: Sunbeam
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
SATURDAY 17.09
21:00
THEATRE
The Association of theatrical play animators presents a theatrical sketch "About Mr Alexander" about Alexander Papadiamantis
Note DATE CHANGE to Sunday 18.09 and VENUE CHANGE to the "Manasakis" Student Centre at the University of Crete, Voutes.
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
SUNDAY 18.09
21:00
TRIBUTE TO ASIA MINOR
Commemoration of the Asia Minor disaster
The choir, orchestra and dance troupe of the Cultural Association of New Alikarnassos "Artemisia" present songs and dances from Asia Minor (Cappadocia - Eritrea)
Nikos Kazantzakis
Garden Theatre

Admission Free
MONDAY 19.09
21:00
CONCERT
CHANTAL CALIN
sings Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel and personal work in a program entitled "From Piaf to Calin" through "Things from Belgium"
Organisation: Belgian Embassy
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
Admission Free
MONDAY 19.09
21:00
CONCERT
The Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders Association of Heraklion
"Solidarity" presents a musical program with unforgettable Greek between war songs (Attik, M. Sogioul, T. Sakellaridi and others) by local artists
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
TUESDAY 20.09
21:00
PIANO RECITAL
Stephanie and Marianna Kapsetakis
"The Clouds of Sound"
Works for solo piano by Chopin and Liszt
Manos Hadzidakis
Garden Theatre
TUESDAY 20.09
21:00
CONCERT
Cretan Night
Hosted by the Ariadne Therapy Centre for Dependent Individuals
Bethlehem Gate
Open-Air Theatre
© 2011 NowHeraklion / Managing Editor: Clive Birch / Translations: KMJ / Page updated 21 September 2011