Theatre
BEN AND IMO by Mark Ravenhill
***PANHELLENIC PREMIERE*** At GNO's Alternative Stage, from January!
The Greek National Opera Alternative Stage's first production for 2026, brings to Greece the fascinating play Ben and Imo, by the renowned writer Mark Ravenhill, one of the most radical voices in British theatre.
Featuring the true story of the passionate reltionship between Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst, the work commissioned and presented by BBC3 in 2013 to mark the 100th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s birth. Ten years later, it was adapted for the stage, making its debut by the Royal Shakespeare Company, at the Swan Theatre,
A moving story of creative collaboration and emotional intensity, between two of the most influential music figures of the 20th century!
Direction:Giorgos Skevas
Translation: Giorgos Skevas
Starring: Aris Balis & Angeliki Papathemeli
Featuring the GNO Children's Chorus, under the direction of Konstantina Pitsiakou, as part of its educational mission.
THE ARTBASSADOR has licensed the Greek production, on behalf of the Agency United Agents, which represents M. Ravenhill's rights in this work.
