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Hydrama Theatre & Arts Centre, Vlychos, Hydra Island

Hydrama Theatre hosts contemporary drama and dance activities in Hydra as well as promoting the study and practice of ancient Greek theatre. Performances are open to the public free of charge during July - September on Wednesday or Thursday evenings. Free boat transfers on the Enalion Restaurant boat normally available from 8pm-ish with performances starting at 9:15pm normally.

Hydrama presents theatre production of Limniathes, Vlychos Thursday 20th July 2023

THURSDAY 20 July 2023


“LIMNIATHES”  a devised performance inspired by the myth of the Women of Lemnos who slaughtered their husbands when they refused to have sex with them. Presented by Proboscis Theatre. Directed by Jeff Mills.



Through theatre, clowning, dance, music and song: the myth of the Lemnian women is re-told. 70 mins. In English


Μέσα από το θέατρο, κλόουν, χορό, μουσική και τραγούδι ο μύθος των Λημνίων γυναικών διηγείται. Διάρκεια 70"

Hydrama presents theatre production of The Total Actor, Vlychos Wednesday 5th July 2023

WEDNESDAY 5th July:"THE TOTAL ACTOR" presented by Bawa Iwayan from Bali, who is a renowned interpreter of the masked dance-drama “Topeng”, the drama of magic “Tjalonarang”, and “Gambuh” the oldest Balinese form of dance-drama which dates from the 15th century.

ΤΕΤΑΡΤΗ 5 Ιουλίου: «Ο ΑΠΟΛΥΤΟΣ ΗΘΟΠΟΙΟΣ» με τον Bawa Iwayan από το Μπαλί, που είναι διάσημος ερμηνευτής του δραματικού χορού με μάσκα, «TOPENG», του δράμα της μαγείας «TJALONARANG» και της «GAMBUH,» η παλαιότερη μπαλινέζικη μορφή χορό-δράματος που χρονολογείται από τον 15ο αιώνα.

Hydrama Festival Summer 2023 Season at Vlychos on Hydra Island Greece.

2023 Season's Programme

Wednesday July 5th: “The TOTAL ACTOR” - a unique opportunity to see a theatrical performance of Balinese drama, dance and art forms presented by Wayan Bawa who will travel from Bali for this performance.


Thursday July 20th:  “LIMNIATHES”  a devised performance inspired by the myth of the Women of Lemnos who slaughtered their husbands when they refused to have sex with them. Presented by Proboscis Theatre. Directed by Jeff Mills.


Thursday July 27th:  “FRIDA KAHLO - ON BROKEN WINGS” -  the Mexican artist’s life presented through drama and music. Featuring Xara Nikolaou and Tassos Raptis.  Directed by  Andreas Zafeiris.


Thursday August 3rd: “THE BACCHAE” a multi-national cast of actors gather from countries including India, Denmark, Spain, USA, Turkey, Malta and Poland to rehearse and present Euripides’ play.  Director Kostas Gakis


Thursday August 10th: “PROSPERO’S BLACK BOX” -  a multi-media performance. Prospero spins, weaves and manipulates reality on his virtual island. Featuring Jeff Mills and live music.


September 10th: an opportunity to see a London company's“work-in progress” rehearsal of Aeschylus’ “DANAIDS” before its premiere in London and Epidaurus in 2024.

Performances at Hydrama's open-air amphitheatre in Vlychos are presented free of charge and are a treat that everyone enjoys immensely - whether it is their first experience of drama in Greece or whether they are hardened theatre buffs. The experience of taking a boat to the little hamlet or walking along the coast road, then sitting under the stars to watch live performances is spellbinding. Generally, there are 4-6 performances of different productions held once a week during July and August, (mostly on a Thursday.) Some of the productions are in Greek but in the main performers come from around the world so the plays are performed in English.

Hydrama Theatre & Arts Centre, Vlychos, on Hydra Island Greece
Hydrama Theatre & Arts Centre, Vlychos, on Hydra Island Greece

Corinna Seeds launched Hydrama in 1999 in Vlychos- where she has lived since 1988 and where her daughters were born and raised. As a professional theatre director with many years experience of community theatre, Corinna was frustrated by the lack of any creative activities in Hydra so she initiated free weekly drama workshops for the local children and youth.

 

Over the years she has established Hydrama as a unique theatre and arts centre and transformed Vlychos into a hive of vibrant youthful activity in July. Initially the locals were deeply suspicious (some thought she was performing black magic rituals!) – but now the Vlychos and Hydra communities always look forward to meeting and hosting the lively students and professional companies from all over the world each summer.

 

Hydrama’s founder, the theatre director Corinna Seeds, (above right) gives a brief introduction to each production - often to the accompanying sound of her donkey braying.

Hydrama Theatre & Arts Centre, Vlychos, on Hydra Island Greece
Profitis Ilias Photo credit  © 2020 Willem Smit

Getting to the shows on performance night

You can walk along the coast road from Hydra Port, crossing the stone bridge over Vlychos valley and then follow the main paved road (as though you were heading to Episkopi) and you will find the entrance to Hydrama about 30 meters from the bridge on your left. Hydrama is set in the private land behind a private house, on performance nights there are plenty of people, lights and posters to show you the way. 

 

You walk up the steps to the side of the house and immediately onto the 'stage' in the well of the amphitheatre. First-time visitors are often amazed and a little in awe to find themselves suddenly transported to such an unexpected setting! 

A boat also transports theatregoers leaving from Hydra Port, opposite the church clock tower, at 20:45 (This is the last boat and often is full so it's a good idea to get there half an hour earlier). Or you can take a sea-taxi from the port. From Vlychos harbour, walk straight up the valley, passing the Enalion Restaurant, and when you reach the main road, just before the stone bridge, turn right and about 20m along turn left at Hydrama. 

 

Please note that Hydrama is open to the public only on performance nights! At any other time, visitors must make a prior appointment.



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Enquiries

Contact: Corinna Seeds


Telephone: +(30) 22980 53232
Mobile : +(30) 697 3901 858


from U.S.A. prefix with 01130

Postal address: PO Box 9, Hydra 180 40, Greece.




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Hydrama Theatre is a member of The International Theatre/Drama in Education (IDEA) and The Hellenic Theatre and Drama in Education Network (Tenet-gr)

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Previous Years

Hydrama Theatre & Arts Centre, Vlychos, on Hydra Island Greece

2019 Season

“ORESTES” adapted from the ancient plays. Presented by theatre students from Oakland University. Director: Karen Sheridan


“OUR LEONARDO” Dance/theatre tribute to Leonard Cohen’s Hydra years, returning by popular demand. Presented by a fresh cast of 20 talented & energetic dancers & actors from Canada’s Ryerson Theatre. Featuring Gregory Eadie reprising the title role - and introducing an unusual guest appearance… Director: Peggy Shannon Choreographer Alyssa Martin. 


“THE LADY OF RO” by Gianni Skaragas Featuring the distinguished Greek actress Fotini Baxevani, accompanied by a cellist. A stirring and lyrical performance, based on real events, which will break and mend your heart. Director: Katerina Bertheka


“FROM ANTIGONE TO MEDEA” by Kostas Gakis
Adapted into English from the award-winning Greek production. Presented by an international cast of performers from Kuwait, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Greece, Holland Romania, Scotland ,USA & India. A contemporary poet encounters ten female figures of ancient Greek tragedy, revealing differing aspects of womanhood through the works of the three tragedians. Director: Kostas Gakis 


“LALIES of HYDRA” Devised theatre, presented by Hydriots. Director: Arabella Ross

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