400 years after

 

Today it’s a day to commemorate the death of two celebrated authors who dramatically changed European literature. The Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes – mostly known for the adventures of Don Quixote-  died on April 22, 1616.  William Shakespeare, perhaps the greatest playwright in the English language, died on April 23, 1616. By the way, he is believed to have been born on April 23, 1564.

You can easily understand that it’s a great day to celebrate. As a result there are so many events you can watch and participate, learning a little bit more about the “Bard of Avon”, his world and his work. The British Council in partnership with the BBC present Shakespeare Day Live. You can visit the BBC website to see more details. On The Telegraph, Helena Horton tells us about 15 great William Shakespeare insults which are better than swearing; while Rob Brydon reveals popular Shakespeare phrases in everyday use. Finally, if you would like to "visit" the place where Shakespeare was born and educated, you should have a look at Shakespeare birthplace trust. You can discover things and join the celebrations that mark 400 years of Shakespeare's legacy.

     

                 

European Day of Languages

Join European Day of Languages Multilingual Festival!

Celebrate the European Day of Languages at Klafthmonos Square on Saturday 26 September 2015 from 10.00 to 15.00!

Twelve EUNIC Greece institutes and embassies in collaboration with the City of Athens and the Representation of the European Commission in Greece will present a multilingual festival of song, dance, storytelling and interactive games for all the family, as well as a treasure hunt with a prize draw every hour.

You can take part in the online competition to celebrate this year's European Day of Languages – you could win a free language course in English, French, German, Polish, Swedish, Czech or Italian!

Treasure Island - Live from the National Theatre of London

Probably there aren’t many among us who haven’t read (or watched a screen version of) “Treasure Island”.  If you feel nostalgic or just adventurous enough to experience – once again - Robert Louis Stevenson’s exciting novel, you will have the chance on 22 January at 21:00, at Megaron (the Athens Concert Hall). A live transmission from the National Theatre of London brings to life the tale of “buccaneers and buried gold” in a thrilling adaptation by Bryony Lavery.

For more details you can visit Megaron 

Anniversary Celebration of October 28th

Anniversary Celebration of October 28th

Oct 27, 2014

Film screening in cooperation with the War Museum of Greece and the Scientific Association “Greek Alumni of American Universities”.

The Hellenic American Union in cooperation with the War Museum of Greece and the Scientific Association “Greek Alumni of American Universities” is honoring the anniversary celebration of October 28, 1940, by organizing a screening tribute featuring first presentations of the documentaries “Athens of War, Occupation and Resistance” and “8th Division: The First Battle” produced by the War Museum Film Archive.
The documentaries consist only of period newsreels and films, with no additional subsequent footage. Themes covered include the declaration of war, the occupation, the resistance, as well as the first battle fought by the 8th Division of the Greek Army on October 28, 1940, in defense of the “territories of the fatherland.” The event will be prefaced by the President of the Hellenic American Union, Mr. Chris Spirou, and the Director of the War Museum Film Archive, Mr. Ioannis Korodimos.

Information

Organizer	Hellenic American Union, War Museum of Greece, Greek Alumni of American Universities
Venue	Hellenic American Union Theater
Start Date	27/10/2014
End Date	27/10/2014
Starting Time	19:30
Type	Screening
Languages:	EL
Reservation Required:	No
Admission Fee	Admission is free

National Theatre Live

National Theatre Live
Tennessee Williams:
A Streetcar Named Desire

16 September 2014 - 21:00

16 SEPTEMBER 201400

NT Live

Live transmission from the Young Vic

In collaboration with the British Embassy & the British Council in Athens

-Tennessee Williams: A Streetcar Named Desire
With Greek subtitles

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. Visionary director Benedict Andrews returns to the Young Vic following his Critics’ Circle Award-winning Three Sisters.

With Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Fall) as Blanche DuBois, Ben Foster (Lone Survivor, Kill Your Darlings) as Stanley and Vanessa Kirby (BBC’s Great Expectations, Three Sisters at the Young Vic) as Stella.

Director: Benedict Andrews
Designer: Magda Willi
Costumes: Victoria Behr
Lighting Designer: Jon Clark
Music: Alex Baranowski

Cast: Clare Burt, Lachele Carl, Branwell Donaghey, Otto Farrant,
Nicholas Gecks, Troy Glasgow, Stephanie Jacob, Corey Johnson, Claire Prempeh

For more information please visit megaron