Dimitris Mavrikios

Pope Joan – In search of Emanuel Roidis’ heroine

Dimitris Mavrikios is staging a production-in-progress based on Emmanuel Roidis’ celebrated Pope Joan (1866) and the writer’s close relationship with his mother. The author of the acclaimed novel, which was banned for a time by the Church, seems to have drawn material for the adventures of the legendary mediaeval female Pope from the astonishing life of his mother, Kornelia Roidi.
 
With Rania Oikonomidou, joining forces with the director once again after the unforgettable Glass World, Youlika Skafida (Melina Merkouri award, 2014), and Alexandros Varthis.
 
The production is dedicated to the memory of Aleka Paizi.
 
The performance is appropriate for mature audiences only

Duration 1 hour and 40 minutes (no interval)

Peiraios 260

  • 21/09/2014 at 21:00
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