Under Tainaron is a fascinating piece of work written by local resident and poet, Kelvin Corcoran, who currently lives in Kato Hora, Milea. It recasts elements of the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and is rooted in the locations where that mythology originated.  It also explores the relevance of such myths to our present world and the fate of those cast into the underworld and whether their rescue is considered- specifically referring to the often tragic experiences of refugees traversing both the Mediterranean sea and the English channel. Under Tainaron is also about the Orphic power of music and poetry to move us and see things anew.

The story behind Kelvin’s “story” illustrates just one of the many enticing elements of living in this area as a foreigner. Rather than seeing the piece suited to a straightforward poetry reading (with which he is very familiar), he always intended it to be a full performance with musical accompaniment. With relative ease he was able to connect with local musicians and narrators to turn this notion into a reality, resulting in the formation of the Live Poets’ Society and two live performances being scheduled in the area this year- July 17 at the Stoupa Cultural Centre and October 3 at the Mani Lit Fest, Patriko, Stoupa.