Municipal and Regional Theatre of Corfu

The Municipal and Regional Theatre of Corfu (DIPETHEK) is one of the most important cultural institutions in Corfu. It was founded in 1997 and is one of the newest regional theatres established in Greece. Its purpose is to put on stage theatrical, musical and dance performances, to promote and disseminate theatre in Corfu and the wider region, and to provide young artists with the opportunity to engage in the art of theatre. The Municipal and Regional Theatre of Corfu is subsidized by the Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Corfu, and is directed by a seven-member board. The main acting group, the children's acting group and the experimental acting group rehearse and put on shows at the theatre, and classical and contemporary works are being performed there. Moreover, it stages performances, national and international tours, musical events, and literary and poetry meetings throughout the year at various venues throughout the city and the countryside. It also collaborates with other institutions, such as the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University, to stage opera performances.