This summer, Greece is “catching fire”—but this time, it’s from laughter! The masters of modern Greek comedy, Thanasis Papathanasiou and Michalis Reppas, return with their brand-new satirical play “Ochi Allo Karvouno” (“No More Charcoal”). Produced by Christos Tripodis’s “Filip Productions,” this show promises to be the absolute talk of the town this summer season.
About the Play
What happens when our daily lives move faster than we do? “Ochi Allo Karvouno” isn’t just a performance; it’s a mirror of modern Greece, distorted just enough to bring out the most genuine laughter.
This comedy with music dives into everything:
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Family dinners that escalate into “warfare.”
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The paranoia of social media and viral trends.
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The surrealism of modern television reality.
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The anxiety of everyday citizens trying to figure out if they are living a comedy or a drama.
Through rapid-fire, fast-paced sketches, the play captures the dizzying speed of today’s world. From technology that outpaces us to politics that confuses us, the show is a delightfully honest “selfie” of a society that, though a bit blurred, never loses its humor.
Event Details & Info
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Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (Note: The text also mentions June 3rd, likely from a template mix-up, but emphasizes Wednesday, July 15).
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Doors Open: 20:00
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Show Starts: 21:00
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Venue: Medieval Moat Theater “Melina Mercouri” (Theatro Mesaionikis Tafrou), Rhodes
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Presale Ticket Price: €20
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Information Phone: 6989867870
Ticket Presale Spots (Rhodes):
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Desmi Bookstore: 3 Douvlinou St., Rodini (Tel: 22410 61560)
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Karavaki Bookstores:
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27 Apostolou Pavlou St. (Tel: 22410 66146)
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34 Lochagou Fanouraki St. (Tel: 22410 027007)
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28 Chatziangelou St. (Tel: 22410 77175)
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Coffee Berry: 55 Venetokleon St. (Tel: 22410 75557)
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Coffee Berry Center: 7 Nik. Plastira St. (Tel: 22410 33030)
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People & People: 4 Ethnarchou Makariou St. (Tel: 22410 36444)
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Grigoris Coffee Ride: Iraklidon Avenue
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Bakeryat (Scandinavian Bakery): Ag. Anastasias & Palaion Patron Germanou (Tel: 22410 77221)
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Pramateftis: 34 Pernou St., Afandou (Tel: 22410 53068)
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Alafakis Kiosk: Kalythies Square (Tel: 22410 86000)
Creative & Production Team
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Text & Direction: Michalis Reppas & Thanasis Papathanasiou
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Set Design: Valentino Valasis
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Costume Design: Kostas Zisis
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Choreography: Pantelis Kanarakis
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Orchestration & Recording: Thomas Poutas
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Audio Mixing: Bk Studios
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Live Musicians: Thomas Poutas (Guitars), Kimon Limenidis (Piano), Thanasis Petrelis (Bouzouki), Stavros Pazaretis (Clarinet), Nikos Gkiouletzis (Violin)
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Assistant Director: Vicky Pastra
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Creative Agency: GridFox
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Production Manager: Christos Tripodis
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Local Organization: 12ichos (12ichos@hotmail.gr)
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Public Relations: Margarita Droutsa (mdroutsa@gmail.com)
Starring:
Antonis Loudaros, Giorgos Chraniotis, Mathildi Maggira, Sylvia Delikoura, Kostas Kazakas, Manos Ioannou, and Pantelis Kanarakis.
Note on Text Anomaly: The promotional text provided also includes a biography for Yiannis Athanasopoulos (clinical psychologist/content creator) and mentions a separate event titled “The Child We Met”. This appears to be a copy-paste segment from a different event advertisement and is unrelated to the main theatrical production team listed above.
