Agapi & Other Kinds of Love // Adelaide
August 16, Nexus Arts
“A voice and presence capable of casting and holding a spell”
★★★★
Sydney Morning Herald
Agapi & Other Kinds of Love is a poetic hip-hop theatre show inspired by the 7 Ancient Greek words for love.
Written and performed by Greek-Australian poet, Luka Lesson, the show is equal parts rap concert, poetic musical and classical history lesson.
Agapi & Other Kinds of Love premiered at the National Museum of Australia for the exhibition Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes in 2022.
Since then the show has been taking audiences by storm, showcasing Greek history, modern theatre and ultimately, how love prevails despite the trials and tribulations of the ages.
“It was epic.
A much needed show for the times
that we live in right now.
The story-telling.
The writing.
The music.
It’s all greatness.
If you get a chance to see the show, go see it.
It’s timeless.”
-L-Fresh the Lion
(Rap Artist)
In Ancient Greece, Socrates is telling a banquet of friends about a mysterious woman named: Diotima, who taught him everything he knows about love. Diotima has been walking for days towards the ancient city of Athens to hold Socrates in her arms one more time. In modern Greece, Pavlos and Sophia have fallen in love at first sight in the midst of a dangerous riot in Athens, amid the political upheaval of an economic crisis.
Self-love (Philautia), erotic love (Eros), familial love (Storgi), the love of the stranger (Filoxenia) and more all collide with statues of Aphrodite, Molotov cocktails and the Parthenon's steps. The primordial gods: Chaos & Cosmos, watch over the two sets of lovers as they dance with destiny in the same city. but in very different times - until eventually, the gods intervene.
“A potent explosion of poetic anarchy
and revolution in love”
Agapi Audience Member
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"Luka is a genuine artist of high quality whose poetry is powerful and poignant. I salute his prophetic witness!"
DR CORNEL WEST
U.S. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE -
"Luka Lesson is one of those people who changes the weather; who by his very presence makes the landscape seem more possible, more holy, more liveable. More true of heart."
DOMINIQUE CHRISTINA
AWARD WINNING POET -
"Luka never fails to delight in this vibrant and beautiful dive into love"
OMAR SAKR
AWARD WINNING POET -
"The story-telling. The writing. The music. It’s timeless."
L-FRESH THE LION
“A glorious spectacle of story, song, colour & sound. Simply magical”
— Agapi Audience Member
“An innovative and intriguing show merging hip-hop beats with music for ancient instruments”
— South Sydney Herald
“A mix of rap, hip-hop, poetry and music, reminding me of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Hamilton'"
— Theatre Thoughts
“This was one of the highest calibre and most transformative live performances I have attended in my life.”
— Agapi Audience Member
Tickets
Option 1
$35.00
General Admission
Option 2
$28.00
Concession
Nexus Arts
Nexus Arts Venue is located in the thriving west end of the CBD of Adelaide, within the Lion Arts Centre precinct.
Lion Arts Centre 68 North Terrace Adelaide
With a history of great multicultural, musical and theatrical events - Nexus Arts is the perfect place to premiere Agapi & Other Kinds of Love in South Australia.
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