Rare, 1984, Original Vintage Poster, Aspasia Papathanasiou, Ismini, Yiannis Ritsos

Description

This is an original and rare vintage theatre poster created for the “Ekfrasi” cultural events organized by the Greek Ministry of Culture in 1984. It features the production of Yiannis Ritsos’ “Ismini,” starring the renowned Greek tragedian Aspasia Papathanasiou, directed by Nikos Parikos, with set and costume design by Anna Perdreau.

Details

• Title: Ismini by Yiannis Ritsos

• Actress: Aspasia Papathanasiou

• Director: Nikos Parikos

• Costumes/Scenography: Anna Perdreau

• Designer: T. Pavlopoulos

• Publisher: Greek Ministry of Culture

• Year: 1984

• Language: Greek

• Dimensions: approx. 99.5 × 69 cm

• Origin: Greece

Condition

Very good vintage condition with minor age-related wear.
Please review photos carefully for a full evaluation of condition.

Shipping

Poster will be carefully packaged and shipped rolled in a sturdy tube with tracking to ensure safe delivery.

About Aspasia Papathanasiou (1918–2020)

Aspasia Papathanasiou was a celebrated Greek actress and writer, widely regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of ancient Greek tragedy. A graduate of the National Theatre’s Drama School, her distinguished career included collaborations with major Greek theatre companies and acclaimed performances of roles such as Electra, Medea, Phaedra, and Clytemnestra. Exiled during the 1967 dictatorship, she continued her theatrical work across Europe and the U.S., performing monologues from ancient dramas and recitations of Yiannis Ritsos’ works. In 1975, she co-founded the cultural organization “Desmoi”, promoting theatrical outreach across Greece. Her contributions to Greek theatre and cultural education remained influential for decades.