The Deputy Minister of Culture and Sports Nikolas Giatromanolakis made the following statement: “Alkis Zei phenomenon will say children’s and adolescent literature that is read with passion and by adults, will say literary characters that affect generations and generations of readers, will say rendition of history with high literary value, will say innumerable distinctions and translations in dozens of languages, will say books that exist in almost every Greek home. Her clear way of writing, her linguistic Excellence, her critical attitude towards people and situations, her humor and her penetrating look at events, are the characteristics of her works: “the fiancee of Achilles”,” the Kaplani of the window “and” the Great Walk of Peter”, are included in the timeless bestselling books of modern Greek literature, remaining popular with teenagers and adult readers”.

Starting from her personal experiences, she weaves the premise of her works alongside historical events. Her writing is directly related to history. “A particularly beloved, prolific, multi-translated and award-winning author, with a significant presence in the field of Greek letters, children’s and adolescent literature in Greece and abroad, Alki Zei remained active until the end of her life, regularly conversing with her readers and participating in the public.

The Ministry of Culture and sports, with great pleasure and honor, proclaims 2023 as the “literary Year of Alkis Zei”, on the occasion of the completion of 100 years since her birth, organizing a series of events throughout 2023.Īs stated by the Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni: Other acclaimed productions include The General Secretary by Ilias Kapetanakis, directed by Vasilis Nikolaides, Wolfgang by Yiannis Mavritsakis, directed by Marios Mettis, Fires by Wadji Mouawad directed by Paris Erotokritou, Surinam by Stephanos Stavrides, directed by Magdalena Zira and La Omission de la Familia Coleman by Claudio Tolcachir, directed by Maria Kyriakou (New Stage).Arts, Letters, Culture in Greece Toggle Navigation Also, as part of the opening events for Pafos2017, THOC will present the production of Petros’ War by Alki Zei, directed by Takis Tzamargias (Children’s Stage).

It is actually the first time both artists work with THOC. The Organisation has also invited the famous Greek director Yiannis Houvardas to direct Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night, starring the renowned Greek actress Rena Pittaki. The premiere for the big summer production will take place at the Medieval Manor House in Kouklia, in collaboration with groups and partners from the Mediterranean. Cyprus Theatre Organisation (THOC), inspired by the motto of Pafos2017, places all its productions for 2017 under the programme of the European Capital of Culture.

Petros' War by Alki Zei