“THE OLD LADIES WHO HARVEST THE NETTLE” by Konstantinos Ntellas

NICOSIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL / NIF 2025 / Main Programme / “THE OLD LADIES WHO HARVEST THE NETTLE” by Konstantinos Ntellas
Thu, 23 Oct. 2025
20:30
Nicosia Municipal Theatre
The production by the Experimental Stage of the Thessalian Theatre draws on the hidden stories of women from 19th and 20th century Thessaly, in a theatrical exploration focused on social roles and the gendered dimensions of magical-religious practices.
 
At the heart of the performance lies the aging female body and its connection to folk magic, cooking, and ritual practices. Women who have lived their lives in the shadow of dominant patriarchal power speak about what they learned from the older generations, what they experienced as women, and what they will pass on to those who come after them.
 
What makes this performance particularly unique is that the three female figures are portrayed by three young male bodies wearing masks.
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