Syn-Epi (+,Χ) Theatre Company

Syn-Epi (+, X) Theatre Company was founded in 2007 with the initiative of the actor and dramatologist Akis Vloutis. Since then it functions as a non-profit organization.
The objectives of the Theatrical Company Syn-Epi (+, X) are the following:

• The presentation, in a rotating repertory, of classic and contemporary plays from the Greek and international range, from a fresh view-point, and new translations.
• The formation of a stable circle of artistic contributors and the development of a common theatrical language allowing its function as an ensemble.
• The development of the focus of the Company on modern writing and translation that leads to the collaboration with the European program T.E.R. (Traduire - Editer - Representer) aiming at the interaction with other European theatrical institutions and the exchange of thoughts, tendencies and reflections on the theatrical creation.
• The academic, theatrological, support of performances as well as of all the emerging informational material, through collaboration with young and established theoreticians in the university departments of Drama and Theatre Studies.
• The entwinement of the main theatrical function with parallel artistic activities which enrich the theatrical phenomenon.
• The familiarisation of the audience with the concept of theatre as a literary genre as well as an artistic event, through regular e-newsletters stimulated by our performances, informing the public about theatrical issues.

Syn-Epi(+,X) is being granted by the Greek Ministry of Culture (National Centre for Theatre and Dance)

The Theatre

The building hosting the Apo Michanis (Ex Machina) Theatre was built in 1930s and was initially functioning as a factory of hardware. In mid 1990s, it was bought by the actors Aspasia Kralli and Christos Valavanidis. While keeping its architectural style intact, the building was transformed to a theatre in accordance with the trends during this period for developing theatrical venues at erstwhile industrial sites, allowing artistic experimentation and breaking the limits between stage and stalls. The Apo Michanis (Ex Machina) presented several popular performances the last few years, including Pentheus Suffering and Beast on the Moon. It also hosted the Experimental Stage of the National Theatre the last two years. In September 2008, the theatre was rented to the Theatre Company Syn, Epi (+,Χ) and following intensive works of full refurbishing has been transformed to a contemporary and ergonomical venue of high aesthetics.