In the Park of Plato's Academy, a place of particular significance, the Athens International Youth Theatre Festival "City-Citizen-Culture" will take place for the first time from May 8th to 9th.

Initiated by the Festival of the Municipality of Athens and supported by the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, Athens is transformed into a living monument, inviting participants to reflect on the contemporary challenges for Democracy, the State, and the Citizen.

More than 250 students from Athens, Kallithea, Acharnes, Glyfada, Nea Propontida, and Syracuse, using Ancient Drama as an educational tool, will present theatrical performances. Through this creative coexistence, they will exchange thoughts and emotions, experiencing Athens as a global symbol of Democracy.

"Polis-Citizen-Culture" marks the birth of an institution that will promote Athens as a tourist destination, highlight the value of ancient drama, and emphasize the importance of safeguarding fundamental concepts such as the Citizen and Democracy, which are being tested in our times.

Friday, May 9th
10:00 - 10:40 The Birds / Music School of Athens
11:00 – 11:40 With Branches of Supplication / Varvakeio Model Gymnasium
12.00-12.40 Nekyia 2015 AD In Memory Of / 3rd Vocational High School of Acharnes
13.00-13.40 Thesmophoriazusae / 5th Lyceum of Glyfada