PR ELEUSINIAN MYSTERIES

PRESS RELEASE
for the theater performance of RODA
ELEUSINIAN MYSTERIES

The Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO and the Federation of Clubs and Associations for UNESCO of Europe and North America present the theatrical performance “ELEUSINIAN MYSTERIES”, directed by Maria Peretzi and performed by the award-winning theatre group RODA, renowned for its theatrical excellence and unique artistic style.

The event will take place on Friday, September 26th, 2025, at 20:00, at the Katrakeio Theatre of Nikaia, travelling the audience into the world of the most famous ritual of antiquity—shrouded in mystery and stunning aesthetics.

The performance is offered free of charge to the public, as it is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of UNESCO’s founding, honoring its historic journey and contribution as a cornerstone for the promotion of culture, education, and peace across the globe.

This is a grand theatrical production filled with dances, songs, and live music, bringing to life the essence of ancient Athens and the awe experienced by the initiates of the sacred Eleusinian rites. For further information see https://rodatheater.gr/en/home-english/

Your presence at this event, which celebrates UNESCO’s legacy and its connection to global culture, will be a great honor for us.

*Free seat reservations available through more.com, tickets.public.gr and across the entire PUBLIC store network. The performance is appropriate for audiences 12+. There will be English subtitles.

Book your free tickets: https://www.more.com/gr-en/tickets/theater/eleusinia-katrakeio-1/

With the communications sponsorship of ERT.SA (Greek Radio Television)
With the support of the Municipality of Nikaia – Agios Ioannis Rentis and the Club for UNESCO of Piraeus and Islands.
With the generous sponsorship and active support of the PUBLIC retail chain.

CONTRIBUTORS

DIRECTOR Maria Peretzi

TEXTS Dimitri and Maria Peretzi

SET DESIGN Dimitri Peretzi

MUSIC Takis Paterelis (piano, saxophone, flute)/ Pia Pierrakou (piano, vocals)/ Giorgos Tabakis (percussion, didgeridoo, quitar, ancient greek lyre)/ Maria Thoidou (vocals)/ Patty Papageorgiou (vocals, percussion)/ Stavros Kappas (vocals)/ Kostas Christantonis (vocals), Elias Doxakis (vocals)

MUSIC ARRANGEMENT Maria Peretzi

MOVEMENTS Maria Peretzi

COSTUMES Maria Peretzi/ Ioulia Ventikou/Anna Kypreou/

Vicky Tseliou/ Athena Papafoti/ Maria Symeonidou /

Giannis Aggelis/ Dimitris Bozes/ Maria Logia

SOUND Dimitris Dimitriadis

LIGHTS Maria Peretzi/ Dimitris Nellas/ Fotis Traganoudakis

ACTORS/ CHORUS

Dimitris Bozes ( Pluto/ Epoptes Priest/ Chorus), Penthesilia Petridou (Persephone/ Euterpe / Priestess/ Chorus), Anna Kypreou (Demeter/ Chorus), Lena Kontopidou (Hecate/ Priestess/ Chorus), Giannis Aggelis (Hyperion/ Initiate/ Chorus), Christos Velaoras (Laomedon/ Initiate/ Chorus), Stavros Kappas ( Isocrates/ Herald/ Parlamentarian/ Chorus), Giorgos Kostogiannis (Herald/ Initiate/ Chorus), Dimitris Nellas (Archon Basileus/ Priest/ Chorus), Stamatis Logos (Epoptes Priest/ Hierophandes/ Chorus), Ioulia Ventikou (Persephone/ Diogeneia/ Priestess/ Chorus), Elias Doxakis (Mystagogos Priest / Dadouchos/ Chorus), Mariza Pelekanou (Saesara/ Chorus), Eva Avlidou (Vavo/ Chorus), Konstantina Baxevani (Mystagogos Priestess/ Chorus), Alekos Kalogiannidis (Initiate/ Chorus), Georgia Karoutsou (Fryni/ Priestess/ Chorus), Maria Tsouga (Ninion/ Chorus), Athena Papafoti (Chorus), Rania Spyropoulou (Chorus), Pia Pierrakou (Chorus), Vicky Tseliou (Chorus), Kostas Christantonis (Chorus), Mila Stepa (Chorus)