Yiorgos Maniotis was born in Athens in 1951. He studied Law at the University of Thessaloniki. He emerged as a poet in 1970 with the publication of his collection “Neron” but he ultimately turned to writing theatrical plays. His plays have been widely and successfully performed on stage as well as on the radio and television.
As a novelist, he made his appearance with the novel “The Unknown Soldier” (1986). In fact, he was honored with the 2nd Greek National Literary Award for “The Dark Fairytales”. He is also known for his novels “The Unknown Soldier”, “The Terrific Protection”, “The Sly Trail”, “Adrenaline…Always High!”, “Sappho’s Cigarettes”, “Dad’s Lawn”, “Knowledge of the Dead”, “Mixer” etc.
He has also worked as a director.
PLAYS
Half Jokingly, 2013
Positive Thinking, 2004
Acting Lessons, 2003
The most sensitive link, 2002
Exodus, 2001
Recital; Nine one-act plays, 1999
Sacred Triptych, 1990
Vacation in Heaventown, 1987
White Day, 1985
If Krystallo was a man, 1985
Order and Disorder, 1985
Fighting or The Star, 1984
The Unknown Soldier, 1984
Sedentary Life, 1983
Parasites (Drama for radio), 1983
Close Up, 1983
Spouses, 1982
Wander Life, Agia Kyriaki, 1982
Krystallo is dancing Mambo, 1982
Pickup or The technique of dreaming, 1981
The Pit of Sin, 1979
Common Sense, 1978
Wet Dreams, 1978
The Match, 1978
Agia Kyriaki, 1976
Trials, 1974
Harvest, 1973
Leaders and Principles, 1971
17 male - 4 female and crowd
Mountraki Irene, Dramaturg - Theatre critic
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