Since its inception, in 1996, Plefsis group has been working in the field of physical theater, developing a distinctive artistic language which stems from the combination of different genres: theater, contemporary dance and mime. The group's performances are determined by the physical expressiveness of the performers, the polymorphic stage which is adapted accordingly, and the object theater that serves as the basic research field for the company.
Through its constant presence in the Greek theater scene, Plefsis has been reflecting its interest in and its pursuit of issues regarding the body language.
Since 2004, the group has been participating with various productions in festivals abroad, earning rave reviews.
Prizes and distinctions
Plefsis won the 1st prize at the Drapetsona Street Theater Festival in 2003 with the production “Nomads”.
Plefsis was awarded a prize at the 1st Athens Street Theater Festival (October 2009), with the production “Invisible Cities”, and was invited to officially participate at the International Street and Puppet Theater Festival “puppet fair” in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Festivals
Plefsis has participated in the following international festivals:
1st prize in 1th Experimental Street Theatre Festival of Drapetsona Greece 2003
1st Festival of contemporary circus and street theatre of Municipality of Katerini Greece 2004
20th International Theater Festival Puppet and Shadow Hydra Greece 2004,
Street festival Olympic Games Athens Greece 2004
Festival Internazionale Teatro di Strada, Chieri – Italy, 2005
Festival Calanchi, San Marino – Italy 2006
International Mimesquare Festival, Aarschot – Belgium 2006
Festival Avignon le Off, France 2006
Theatre Days Festival, Nicosia – Cyprus 2007
Lavenaria Gardens, Turin – Italy 2007
11th International Puppet Theatre and Pantomime Festival Kilkis, Greece 2009
12th International Puppet Theatre and Pantomime Festival Kilkis, Greece 2010
1st International Street Theatre Festival of Athens, Athens – Greece 2009 (Award winners)
Puppet Fair, Sofia – Bulgaria 2010
29th Festival international des arts du mime et du geste de Périgueux – France 2011
2th International Crossroads Festival, Antwerp -Belgium 2012
1st Ioannina Street Theater Festival Greece 2012
15th International Puppet Theatre and Pantomime Festival Kilkis, Greece 2013
17th International Puppet Theatre and Pantomime Festival Kilkis, Greece 2015
1st European Art festival for mental Health Nefele Greece 2016
ATHENS AND EPIDAURUS FESTIVAL 2017
36th Fadjr International Theatre Festival Tehran Iran 2018
