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<p>Theatre was born as a political act by the ancient Greek playwrights. Its purpose is not just to entertain but to inspire, teach and force us to re-evaluate our own moral stance by placing a mirror in front of society. Today as human values are constantly diluted and political corruption is the pestilence of modern society, it is essential that through the arts we inspire the audience to seek change. Entertainment is just one part of the theatrical experience but it is equally important for an audience to be intrigued, to question, to wonder and subsequently to leave the theatre venue reflecting on their own sense of morality and values.</p>
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<p>Consequently, we focus on staging plays that, regardless of when they were written, reflect the world around us and still remain relevant today. We aspire to develop and draw from local talent but also to inspire, nurture, challenge and empower artists and audiences. Furthermore, we aim to provide a way of preserving Greek language and culture.</p>
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<p><strong><em>"Art is not a mirror held up to reality but a hammer with which to shape it."</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong><em>"Don’t expect the theatre to satisfy the habits of its audience, but to change them."</em></strong></p>
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<p><em><strong>"For art to be 'unpolitical' means only to ally itself with the 'ruling' group."</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong><em>Bertolt Brecht</em></strong></p>
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