Lina Nikolakopoulou’s long career as a lyricist encompasses not only the world of music but the theatre also, where she has collaborated with a number of important directors and composers on a wide range of great works from ancient dramaturgy to the modern day.
In Horika Ydata, the major Greek poet and lyricist directs excerpts from theatrical works and their songs, for which she has also written linking texts. The production weaves a colourful tapestry of comedy and drama, focussing on timeless themes that shape human nature, fate and deeds.
Many of the songs written for theatre have taken on a life of their own, becoming popular without audiences knowing that they originated in the theatre. In Horika Ydata, they return to their original home: the stage….
