Katrakian Theatre of Nikaia, Open-air municipal theatre in Nikaia, Greece
The Katrakian Theatre of Nikaia is an open-air amphitheatre with 5,356 seats, built in 1983 among the rocks of old quarries on Andreas Papandreou Hill, also called Selepitsari, in Nikaia near Keratsini. Its tiered seating faces the stage, and the surrounding rock walls enclose the venue.
The theatre was the idea of artist Minos Volanakis, dating from 1982. With backing from the Municipality of Nikaia under mayor Stelios Logothetis, the old quarry area known as Kokkinovrachos was expropriated, and architect Nikos Perdikaris supervised completion of the build in 1983. It was named after actor Manos Katrakis.
The theatre is named after Greek actor Manos Katrakis, and a bronze statue of Don Quixote stands at the entrance as a reminder of one of his most celebrated roles. The statue is one of the first things visitors notice when they arrive at the site.
The theatre stands on Andreas Papandreou Hill, known as Selepitsari, on the border with Keratsini. A very large car park serves the audience, and graffiti festivals have been held in the parking area, decorating the surroundings. The site is an open-air amphitheatre, so performances depend on the season.
The theatre was the idea of artist Minos Volanakis, and the quarry site was expropriated under mayor Stelios Logothetis before architect Nikos Perdikaris completed the build in 1983. Its name honours actor Manos Katrakis, and a bronze Don Quixote by Memos Makris recalls a role he played.
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