Theatre

THE JASMINE ISLE by Ioanna Karystiani

Set on the breathtaking cycladic island of Andros, the "Jasmine Isle" is one of the finest literary achievements in contemporary Greek literature.

It was first published in 1997 and the next year earned the Hellenic State Fiction Award. In 2013, it was adapted for the big screen by the author herself, enjoying tremendous success and earned numerous accolades, including the majority of the Hellenic Film Academy Awards.

Based on the iconic novel, the theatrical adaptation by Antonis Galeos, recounts the story of the beautiful Orsa, sentenced to a loveless marriage, while her secret love marries her sister, unfolding a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and loneliness, set against the backdrop of 1930s Andros.

Adaptation: A.Galeos
Direction: T. Pyrgieris
Production: National Theatre of Northern Greece