Theatro Technis

Theatro Technis is a theatre company operating from two permanent venues in Athens, with one holding 220 seats in the Orpheus Building and another with 250 seats on Frynichou Street. The organisation also runs a drama school where artists train using collaborative methods and collective performance techniques.

Karolos Koun founded the theatre in 1942 during Nazi occupation of Greece, establishing a space for artistic innovation in times of hardship. It subsequently grew into a major force shaping modern Greek drama and theatrical practice.

The theatre shaped how Greek audiences understood modern drama by staging works from Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, and Bertolt Brecht. Its productions introduced local spectators to styles and stories they would not have encountered elsewhere in the country.

The theatre operates from two locations across Athens, making it convenient to reach depending on where you are in the city. Both venues are compact spaces, which creates an intimate setting for watching performances without excessive distance from the stage.

Productions from the theatre won multiple prizes at the Theatre of Nations Festival, including awards for Birds, The Persians, and Oedipus Tyrannus across different years. These international recognitions demonstrated that Greek theatrical work could compete at the highest global level.