The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki presents the site-specific performance "As a Shadow As a Dream" in collaboration with director and choreographer Apostolia Papadamaki, creator of the Anamnesis method.
In this performance, Queen Thessalonike, a "shadow" from the past, returns to the present through an immersive walking performance. The show brings to life hidden stories behind the museum’s treasures, connecting history with the contemporary world.
The site-specific performance designed around the figure of Queen Thessalonike, the first of its kind to be presented in a Greek museum, aims to highlight her historical and mythological significance. It portrays her as a symbol of timeless female struggles and tragic figures who faced power, violence, and exclusion. Queen Thessalonike connects ancient Macedonia with contemporary social challenges, addressing issues related to patriarchy, women's role in society, and their fight for equality and justice.
Detailed programme:
Telephone reservations are required, as attendance will be limited to a small number of viewers. Audience members are asked to pay the Museum's regular admission fee, as the performance will take place within the exhibition spaces. Tickets: full price €8, reduced €4, free admission for youths up to 25 years old, seniors over 65, and holders of free admission passes and ICOM cards.
Viewers are kindly requested not to carry heavy personal items, as the performance is a walking and immersive experience.
Credits:
Direction/Choreography: Apostolia Papadamaki
Music: Tryfon Koutsourelis
Dramaturgy: Panos Giokas
Original Texts: Panos Giokas
Starring: Aliki Dourmazer, Actress, Performer Vocalist
Volunteers: Chorus of 20 women: Myrto Zeggini, Ourania Zisopoulou, Sofia Kalamaki, Anastasia Kapra, Myrto Sofia Kombou, Alexandra Magoula, Anthi Malta, Vasiliki Balkoglou, Evridiki Papadimopoulou, Ophelia Sermazanian, Eleftheria Skoulaki Lazou, Eftychia Stergiou, Pelagia Tsakalidou, Stavroula Claudia Topalidou, Vassilia Tsentikopoulou, Aikaterini Tsiolaki, Danae Tsouflidou, Maria Familitou, Georgia Chasapidou, Chrysa Psomiadou
Scientific Collaborators: Dr. Anastasia Gadoulou, Dr. Kalliopi Hatzinikolaou, Dr. Konstantoula Chavela
Costumes: Apostolia Papadamaki
Jewelry (Lead Actress): Chrysanthi Fotiadou
Jewelry (Chorus): Angeliki Pantzouri, Efi Stergiou, Sofia Kalamaki (under Chrysanthi Fotiadou's guidance)
Assistant Directors: Angeliki Pantzouri, Zafeiria-Anna Laftsidou
Production Management & Communications: CHORUS
