Theater
“Scent of a Woman” – A Powerful Story at the Bretania Theater
A scent that awakens memory, emotion, and hope
The highly anticipated stage adaptation of the internationally renowned work “Scent of a Woman,” based on Giovanni Arpino’s novel “Il buio e il miele” (The Darkness and the Honey), is being brought to the Greek stage for the first time. Directed by Konstantinos Aspiotis, and starring the beloved Akis Sakellariou in the role of the blind former officer Fausto, the play promises a powerful journey of emotion, humor, and deep human introspection.
The Plot
Young soldier Tsitsos (portrayed by Prokopis Agathokleous) is assigned to escort the blind and eccentric Captain Fausto from Turin to Naples. Along the way, they encounter a variety of unique characters, in a journey filled with moments of laughter, tension, revelations, and touching confessions.
The emotional high point of their trip is Sara, the woman who embodies the essence of the title and perhaps carries the hope of redemption. She is portrayed by Marianna Pouregka.
A life-changing journey — a story about the darkness that leads to light, about the feminine presence as memory and catalyst, about friendship, loss, and hope.
A Multitalented Cast with Remarkable Performances
Cast:
- Akis Sakellariou
- Prokopis Agathokleous
- Marianna Pouregka
- Xenia Kalogeropoulou
- Dimitris Diakosavvas
- Giorgos Tzavaras
- Theseas Papapanagiotou
- Georgia Sotirianakou
- Stavria Nikolaou
- Maria Karagkiozidou
- Richaros Aronis
Creative Team
- Adaptation: Pino Tierno
- Translation from Italian: Maria Chatziemmanouil
- Dramaturgy: Alexandra Aidini & Konstantinos Aspiotis
- Direction: Konstantinos Aspiotis
- Music: Giorgos Christianakis
- Set Design: Athanasia Smaragdi
- Costume Design: Elina Drakou
- Lighting Design: Tasos Palaioroutas
- Choreography/Movement: Dimitra Mertzani
Performance Schedule
- Wednesday & Sunday – 19:00
- Thursday – 20:00
- Friday – 21:00
- Saturday – 18:00 (early evening show) & 21:00
Duration: 120 minutes (with a 15’ intermission)
🎟️ Ticket Prices
🎉 Special offer: 13€ for performances from October 3 to October 10 (excluding Saturday evening, October 4)
Regular prices:
Wednesday & Sunday – 19:00
- Zone A: 25€
- Zone B: 22€
- Zone C: 20€
Thursday – 20:00
- Zone A: 25€
- Zone B: 22€
- Zone C: 20€
Friday 21:00 & Saturday 18:00 (early show)
- General Admission: 18€
Saturday 21:00
- Zone A: 25€
- Zone B: 22€
- Zone C: 20€
Why You Should See It
“Scent of a Woman” is not just a theatrical performance. It’s a moment of life, a chance for empathy, reflection, and deep emotion. A work that speaks about the power of human connection, the female soul, and about what the heart sees when the eyes cannot.
📍 Don’t miss it – book your tickets and immerse yourself in a theatrical journey full of scent and soul.
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