October 17, 2025 – January 10, 2026
Every Friday and Saturday at OLVIO Theater
After twelve years, the acclaimed theater group Emeis brings back to the stage its groundbreaking socio-political dark comedy Interview, directed by Christos Thanos.
A theatrical phenomenon that captivated audiences in Greece and abroad for five consecutive years, Interview returns more relevant than ever. The production will run from October 17, 2025, to January 10, 2026, at OLVIO Theater, exploring once again the absurd, humorous, and deeply human dimensions of power, control, and survival.
A job interview.
Four candidates.
One voice.
Humiliating questions and absurd trials unfold into a tragicomic examination of human behavior under pressure.
Created collectively by all members of Emeis during rehearsals in spring 2013, the play received an honorary distinction from the UNESCO Club of Piraeus and Islands.
Since its debut, Interview has been performed not only in theaters but also in detention centers, rehabilitation facilities, schools, and festivals. It was also staged by the Hellenic Cultural Center of New York in 2015, directed by Lito Triantafyllidou, and has been presented by numerous professional and amateur ensembles across Greece.
The group’s previous performance cycle was presented without a ticket fee, based on voluntary audience contributions, reflecting its commitment to accessible art.
Concept
The oppressor and the Oppressed. The system and the Citizens. Capital and the Consumers. Employers and Employees. The voice and the Candidates.Timeless dynamics of domination, dependency, and resistance are presented with biting humor and empathy. In a world where opposing forces drift further apart, Emeis dissects their tragicomic relationship, determined to strip away despair and reclaim laughter as an act of resistance.
Director’s Note – Christos Thanos
“When we created Interview in 2013, at the height of the so-called ‘economic crisis,’ we couldn’t have imagined that, a decade later, the concerns we expressed would still resonate so strongly.
Job insecurity, workplace exploitation, the erosion of rights, and social inequality remain fundamental traits of our society — not only in Greece, but globally.
As artists, we have a duty to comment on and expose injustice in every form, as loudly as possible. Humor is our main tool. Through comedy, we hope not only to entertain but to provoke reflection and awakening — without succumbing to gloom or cynicism.
Directing Interview again after ten years feels like encountering it for the first time. Above all, it is a joyful reunion with the friends and collaborators who form Emeis.
After all, we do theater mostly… ‘for the company.’”
Performance Details
Premiere: October 17, 2025
From October 17, 2025 to January 10, 2026
Start Time: 21:15
Venue: OLVIO Theater – 67 Iera Odos & 7 Falaisias, Athens 11855
Tickets:
€18 General Admission | €13 Reduced (Disability, 65+, Unemployed, Student) | €5 Actors Pass (by phone reservation)
Pre-sale: www.more.com/gr-el/tickets/theater/interview-1
Accessibility
In collaboration with liminal, the performance features SDH subtitles (for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences) in both Greek and English.
The venue is wheelchair accessible, with a side entrance, accessible restrooms, and four wheelchair spaces in the balcony.
Creative Team
Director: Christos Thanos
Cast: Sofia Kapsabeli, Maria Zervou, Sotiris Douvris, Vasilis Tourkomenis, Vasilis Milios, Danai Christodoulou
Assistant Director & Subtitle Operator: Danai Christodoulou
Text: Christos Thanos, Sofia Kapsabeli, Christos Papamichael, Sotiris Douvris, Maria Zervou, Vasilis Tourkomenis
Set & Costume Design: Maria Karathanou
Assistant Set & Costume Designer: Stella Stamouli
Music Playlist: Yellowgroove Catalogue – selections by Giorgos Arvanitakis
Lighting Design: Kostas Bethanis Subtitling: Grigoris Stathopoulos
Accessibility Services: liminal
Graphic Design: Natasha Tsatsani
Trailer & Photography: Stefanos Douvitsas, Christos Symeonidis
Press & Communications: Katerina P. Trichia – True Colours Comms
Production Management: Lydia Lampropoulou, Christos Papamichael
Production: EMEIS
Connect
Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/392ptIocE
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/emeisinterview/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interview_emeis/
About the “Emeis” Theatre Group
Founded in 2009, Emeis operates in the cultural field, promoting the values of solidarity and collaboration in the arts.
Its core mission is to expand accessibility to culture for both audiences and artists.
The group has produced theatrical performances, workshops, art exhibitions, and festivals, including the Our Festival series.
