Facta Non Verba was founded in 2002 and remains active to this day. The organization specializes in performing arts and theatre in all their dimensions – practical, educational and theoretical. It designs and implements original and innovative non-formal educational programs based on the principles of adult education. These programs take the form of seminars, workshops and annual learning cycles addressed to adults, young adults and teenagers.
Since its foundation, Facta Non Verba has developed a strong artistic and educational practice that combines theatre, collective creativity and social engagement. The organization considers art not only as a means of expression but also as a powerful tool for communication, dialogue and community building. Through its activities it encourages participants to explore identity, coexistence and shared cultural values.
A central element of the organization’s philosophy is the use of theatre as a participatory and collective process. Workshops and artistic projects are designed in a way that allows participants to actively contribute to the creative process, strengthening cooperation, critical thinking and mutual understanding. Particular emphasis is placed on empowering young people and supporting their creative potential through collective artistic practices.
During its development the organization has organized numerous theatrical performances, street theatre actions, cultural events, concerts and festivals. It has also participated in various initiatives and socio-political and activist actions that explore the relationship between art, society and public space. One of its recurring initiatives is the Liberal Festival of Theatrical Expression, which provides space for young artists and groups to present their work and exchange creative ideas.
Since 2002 the organization has collaborated with artists, performers, educators and artistic groups coming from different artistic disciplines, both in Greece and internationally. It has hosted artistic groups and festivals in its space and has also been invited to present projects in other Greek cities and European countries. These collaborations have allowed the organization to build a broad network of artists and cultural practitioners.
A recent example of the organization’s intercultural activity is the collaboration initiated after the participation of the group in the 31st Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre (2024). During the festival the group met the Egyptian artist Ahmed Maraie Eid Fesal, which led to the development of an ongoing intercultural and interdisciplinary artistic project entitled “Unda: A Cosmic Performance for Connection.” The project explores themes of connection, collective presence and shared cultural imagination through a combination of theatre, movement, sound and visual elements. The performance has already been presented in Athens and Thessaloniki and was also featured in the Thessaloniki Fringe Festival 2025. The collaboration continues to evolve as a platform for artistic dialogue between Mediterranean cultures, bringing together artists from different backgrounds and exploring new forms of performative expression and collective creation.
Another example of the group’s artistic research on collective memory and historical experience is the performative project “Me, Memory, Mnemonic.” This experimental performance explored the relationship between personal and collective memory through references to major historical events that shaped the Mediterranean and European consciousness, including the Asia Minor Catastrophe, the Arab Spring, the Holocaust and the ongoing tragedy in Palestine. The work was developed as a performative experiment on memory, combining theatre, movement, sound and visual elements. A distinctive feature of the project was the use of the experimental musical instrument Terpsiton, developed by media artist and researcher Andrey Smirnov, which added an immersive sonic dimension to the performance. Through this interdisciplinary approach, the project aimed to create a reflective artistic space where historical memory, contemporary experience and performative experimentation intersect.
In recent years Facta Non Verba has focused even more on developing innovative approaches that combine theatre, nature, ritual and collective creation. Through workshops, performances and immersive artistic environments the organization explores new ways in which artistic practice can reconnect people with themselves, with others and with the natural environment. These activities often take place both in theatre spaces and in public or natural environments, encouraging participants to experience art as a shared social and ecological practice.
The organization has significant experience in non-formal education programs for young adults and teenagers. These programs focus on collective theatrical creation, the cultivation of expressive skills through voice and body, and the exploration of the relationship between the individual, the group and society. Since 2003 the organization has been organizing such workshops and educational programs on a regular basis.
Facta Non Verba promotes artistic processes that strengthen cooperation, participation and intercultural understanding. By bringing together people from different cultural backgrounds and artistic disciplines, the organization creates spaces for dialogue and exchange of experiences. Theatre and performative practices are used as tools that help participants communicate beyond language barriers and develop empathy, respect and mutual understanding.
Since its foundation the organization has produced more than 35 theatrical performances and artistic projects, organized annual training workshops, online seminars and artistic residencies and participated in numerous local and international festivals.
Facta Non Verba believes that theatre can function as a space where individuals and communities come together to reflect on contemporary social realities and imagine alternative futures. By supporting collaborative artistic processes and encouraging active participation, the organization contributes to the development of creative communities and the strengthening of cultural dialogue.
