Culture In Action: For Three Refrigerators and a Washing Machine
The production of ‘For Three Refrigerators and a Washing Machine’ is an example of Verbatim Theatre. Based on real documents and real-life events, it tells the story/stories of child adoptions of the Cold War period, from 1950s-60s Greece to the USA and to the Netherlands, with many connections to subsequent intercountry adoption movements. The production makes its World debut in London as a new and original play, underpinned by the research of King’s Prof. Gonda Van Steen, with contributions from many adoptees themselves.
The show is directed by Kyriaki Mitsou and it is presented in 3 languages (English, Greek, and Dutch, with the relevent surtitles). A strong, diverse cast from all three countries supports the show, which also contains filmed parts and original music.
The production opens at King’s Greenwood Theatre, on the 24-25-26 of October, at 7pm.
It is about time for the many affected people’s stories to be told and for their voices to be heard!
We hope to see you there!
The production team
For more information, contact Claire Millington at claire.millington@kcl.ac.uk
To buy tickets here
Cast
Yvonni Maltezou
Giannis Dalianis
Spyros Bibilas
Kyriaki Mitsou
Jung Sun Den Hollander
Dimitra Bakalgianni
Laura Shipler Chico
Nick Morrison Baker
Mayra Stergiou
Katerina Petridou
Konstantinos Delidimoudis
Christina Charcharidi
Giannis Kouriotis
Renata Sofrona
Romina Spyraki
Chrisoula Skyrla
And the kids
Konstantinos
Marina
Chrysoula
Crew
Direction/Scenography: Kyriaki Mitsou
Historical Research: Prof. Gonda Van Steen
Dramadurgy/Theatrical Adaptation: Kyriaki Mitsou, Renata Sofrona, Romina Spyraki
Movement Direction: Mayra Stergiou
Light Designing: Alexandros Politakis
Costume design: Rahel
Graphic Design: Spiros Kitsinelis
Cinematographer/Editing: Konstantinos Lepouris
Music Composer: Nefeli Stamatogiannopoulou
Assistant Director/Stage manager: Jasmine Newton-Rae
Costume degn assistant: Popi Liberos
Filming Costume advisor: Chara Georgiadou
Light operator: Jake Perkin
Sound operator:
Surtitles operator:
Fly operators: Ellen Scott-Smith/Millie Scrivens
Producers: Culture In Action/King’s College London
Associate Producer: Vertebra Theatre
Date & Time
Oct 24 – 26, 2024
Venue Details
Greenwood Theatre
55 Weston Street
Greater London, London SE1 3RA
