CULTURAL SUMMER 2026

Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 9:00 p.m.

LONGOS THEATRE - Premiere – "Oh, my kidneys"

The CULTURAL SOCIETY LONGOS "LORD BYRON" invites to the premiere of the play "Oh, my kidneys" by Babis Tsikliropoulos on Saturday, 1 August 2026, at 9.00 p.m. at the Longos Cultural Centre.

SPONSORS: Taverna bouloubasis - Cafe snak To kaloriziko - Coffee Bar Log-inn - Cafe O Platanos - Grillhouse Tylichto - The Magic Flute E. Kapetzoni - Ioannis Palaiologopoulos - Butcher Shop Droukas - PhysioCure Anna Rodopoulou - "The Producer" A. Gazis - Hairdresser Maria Oikonomopoulou - Flowers and Plants MYRIANTHI - Once upon a time Aik. Moriatis - Grocery Store V. Kapetzoni - Angelos Ceremonies - A. Ferfelis Transportation The actors:     Mitsaras - Giorgos Oikonomopoulos     Boulis - Stamatis Theodocharidis     Nefras - Dimitris Galanis     Magdalene - Angeliki Thedocharidi Directed by: F.O.L. Theatre Group Music selection: F.O.L. Theatre Group Scene processing: Nikos Tsamtsouris Prompter: Dimitra Prinou-Tsamtsouri Light and sound: Charis Mantikas

A few words about the play Boulis and Mitsaras, two inseparable friends and scrap collectors, grew up together from a young age and go through life relying solely on each other for support. Despite poverty and hardship, they never lose their dignity or their hope for a better tomorrow, while their dreams constantly take them to distant and exotic destinations. The appearance of Magdalene, a marginalized woman with a big heart, brings a glimmer of hope into their lives. However, the unexpected arrival of the mysterious man in the suit will upset the balance and force them to face decisions that will test their resilience, their values, and their friendship. With humor, tenderness, and keen social awareness, Babis Tsikliropoulos tells a deeply human story about friendship, dignity, and the power of hope. A work that, through laughter and emotion, reminds us that even in the most difficult moments, people can keep their dreams and humanity alive.

The author Babis Tsikliropoulos (1939–2011) was a Greek writer, screenwriter, songwriter and poet. He was a founding member of the Greek Screenwriters’ Association.

He wrote novels ("The Baron", "The Odyssey of Mitsou", "Lest I Forget and Never Return", "Detachment", "The Visit", "The Memoirs of an Embryo", "The Amateur", "The Second Live Broadcast") as well as plays ("The Surprise", "The Cuckolds", "Tell Mitsos", "The Invitation", "The Master", "Salto Mortale", "The Giants", "Ursula", "The Ladies’ Cries", "Paraskevas", "The Garden with the Swallows", "We Are All Spectators", "The Cellar", "Oh, my kidneys") and also wrote children’s books ("The Island of Kareta-Kareta the Turtle", "On the Island of Monachos-Monachos the Seal", "On the Island of the Seagulls", "A Lost Dog’s Christmas", "The Eagle Who Wept"). He also wrote screenplays for television series ("The Amateur", "I’m Looking for a Friend", "The Return", "Our Children’s Town", "Krustallenia", "Fairy Tales Behind Bars", "The Passion") and feature films ("The Flight of the Swan", "The Electric Angel", "The Baron", "Impale Them! How We Conquered the Fortress of Kouradokastro", "The Little Ships"), as well as song lyrics, including the best-known "Eleni" and "Letter", which were set to music by Thanos Mikroutsikos.